402,147
Records Exposed
Mar 2019
Date of Breach
Database
Breach Type
Oct 2024
Added to Database
About This Breach
In March 2019, the Russian airline UTair experienced a data breach that affected 519,000 passengers. The breach resulted in the exposure of sensitive data, including full names, email addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth, and physical addresses. This incident highlights the pressing need for strong cybersecurity measures in the airline industry, where personal information is frequently shared and processed. Airlines must implement secure encryption methods, perform regular security audits, and ensure that customer data is adequately protected to prevent unauthorized access and mitigate the risks of identity theft or fraud.
Compromised Data Types
Country
Russian Federation
Language
Russian
Password Storage
No Passwords
Category
Airline
Indexed On
Oct 8, 2024
Breach Type
Database
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