Palin's Travel
Data Breach
palinstravels.co.uk69,938
Records Exposed
Aug 2018
Date of Breach
Database
Breach Type
Jul 2025
Added to Database
About This Breach
In August 2018, Palin's Travel, the U.K.-based official website accompanying Michael Palin’s documentary series and books—including Around the World in 80 Days, Pole to Pole, Full Circle, Sahara, Himalaya, and others—suffered a data breach that affected 69,938 users. The compromised data included email addresses and plaintext passwords. Public figure or fan websites must prioritize cybersecurity to protect supporters’ data and uphold brand integrity.
Compromised Data Types
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Password Storage
Plaintext
Category
Information
Indexed On
Jul 29, 2025
Breach Type
Database
What Should You Do?
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