A cyber-attack on Inflite The Jet Centre Ltd, linked to the UK Ministry of Defence, exposed personal data related to Afghan resettlement. The breach affected approximately 3,700 people who flew into London Stansted airport between January and March 2024, including Afghans seeking refuge, civil servants, and military personnel. Inflite confirmed limited unauthorized access involving emails and is cooperating with regulatory bodies. Affected individuals were warned about the breach, and while the integrity of safety remains intact, the event raises concerns over data security and privacy.
A contractor linked to the UK Ministry of Defence, Inflite The Jet Centre Ltd, experienced a cyber-attack, exposing personal data related to Afghan resettlement efforts.
The breach affected up to 3,700 individuals, including Afghan refugees and possibly civil servants, soldiers, and journalists, who arrived at London Stansted airport.
Inflite The Jet Centre Ltd confirmed unauthorized access to a limited number of company emails and is cooperating with the Information Commissioner's Office and National Cyber Security Centre.
A government spokesperson stated that the cybersecurity incident involved unauthorized access to emails with basic personal information but does not threaten safety or compromise government operations.
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