EasyJet breach: expect travel phishing
Data on 9 million easyJet customers was accessed, including travel details. That makes refund scams very believable.
Last week easyJet said attackers accessed email addresses and travel details for about 9 million customers, and card details for around 2,200. With flights cancelled everywhere, people are waiting for refunds. Bad timing.
Scammers love this mix: a real booking, a real email address, and a reason to contact you about money.
If you flew with easyJet:
- Expect emails about refunds or vouchers that mention your trip. Don’t click; log in through the app or website you know.
- Never give card details to someone who contacts you about a refund.
- Check your card statements, especially if you were told your card was affected.
For any company holding travel or booking data: it’s more valuable to criminals than it looks, because it makes phishing personal.