Big data leak. Hackers took over information about thousands of travelers

Norway is facing one of the largest data leaks in its history. According to Norwegian intelligence, cybercriminals gained access to sensitive information regarding employees of over 190 state institutions and companies who used air travel in the last three years.

The attack occurred through the international airline ticket booking system Amadeus. The hackers took over personal data, including names, travel routes and passport numbers. The injured carriers included: Norwegian line.

The Norwegian intelligence agency NSM confirmed that sensitive data had been leaked. "We are informing about this so that Norwegian institutions and enterprises can take the necessary actions to reduce possible risks," said NSM director Arne Christian Haugstøyl in an interview with NRK television.

The leak also affected Asian airlines

The scale of the incident is international. According to Bloomberg, Singapore Airlines reported that data relating to 46,000 reservations were at risk. In turn, Japan Airlines reported that the leak may have affected 92,000 customers, and that 2,000 of them may have had their passport numbers disclosed.