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Eurail Hack: 300,000 Travelers' Data on Dark Web
23 Apr
Summary
- Over 300,000 European travelers' personal data was breached in December.
- Stolen data, including passport numbers, is now for sale on the dark web.
- Affected individuals are urged to cancel and replace their passports.
Holidaymakers across Europe are facing significant stress and unexpected expenses following a data breach at Eurail. In December, personal data belonging to more than 300,000 travelers was compromised.
This week, Eurail disclosed that the copied data, which includes passport numbers, names, phone numbers, email and home addresses, and dates of birth, has been offered for sale on the dark web. A sample dataset was also published on Telegram, sparking renewed alarm among those affected.
Customers in the UK and Denmark have been advised by their respective passport authorities to cancel their current passports due to the risk of fraudulent activity. This process involves a fee, with one customer reporting a replacement cost of over £200.
Eurail, a Dutch company selling Interrail passes for European travel, has advised customers to be vigilant against suspicious communications and to update their passwords across various online accounts. The company stated it takes data security seriously and regrets any concern caused by the incident.
