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Bangkok Airways confirms cybersecurity attack
August 30th 2021
Bangkok Airways has been subjected to a cybersecurity attack with hackers gaining access to personal data including passenger names, nationality, gender, phone number, email, address, passport information, historical travel information, special meal information and partial credit card details. Read More » The airline said the incident did not affect operational or aeronautical security systems. The cyber assault, discovered on August 23, has been reported to the Royal Thai Police and other relevant authorities. "For primary prevention measures, the company highly recommends passengers contact their bank or credit card provider, follow their advice and change any compromised passwords as soon as possible," Bangkok Airways said. The airline also cautioned passengers to be wary of any suspicious or unsolicited calls and emails. "Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited takes the protection of passenger data very seriously. The airline is deeply sorry for the worry and inconvenience this malicious incident has caused," the airline said.
