Air India data breach

Short description: Breach of Air India's customer data

The 2021 Air India cyberattack was a cyberattack that affected more than 4.5 million customers of Air India airlines.[1]

## Cyberattack

On 21 May 2021, it was reported that Air India was subjected to a cyberattack whereas the personal details of about 4.5 million customers around the world were compromised including passport, credit card details, birth dates, name and ticket information.[2][3][4]

Air India's data processor, SITA which is a Swiss technology company known for offering passenger processing and reservation system services reported the data breach to Air India in around February 2021.[3] The data breach involved all information which was registered in the SITA data processor between 26 August 2011 and 20 February 2021.[5][6][7] It was also revealed that the cyberattackers gained access to the systems for a period of 22 days.[8]

It was reported that the compromised servers by the hackers were later secured and Air India took steps by engaging external data security specialists. Air India also guaranteed its passengers that there was no conclusive evidence on whether any misuse of the personal data has been reported. The airlines also urged and encouraged the passengers to immediately change their passwords.[9]

## References

1. ↑ "Air India cyber-attack: Data of millions of customers compromised" (in en-GB). BBC News. 2021-05-22. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-57210118.
2. ↑ "Cyber-Attack on Air India Led to Data Leak of 4.5 Million Fliers". https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-05-22/cyber-attack-on-air-india-led-to-data-leak-of-4-5-million-fliers.
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Explained: What is the data breach that has hit Air India customers?" (in en). 2021-05-22. https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/air-india-sita-data-breach-explained-7325501/.
4. ↑ "Air India cyberattack: Personal data of over 4.5 million passengers leaked" (in en). The Irish Times. https://www.irishtimes.com/news/world/asia-pacific/air-india-cyberattack-personal-data-of-over-4-5-million-passengers-leaked-1.4572596.
5. ↑ "Air India flyers' data leaked after cyberattack, 45 lakh affected" (in en). 2021-05-22. https://indianexpress.com/article/india/ai-flyers-data-leaked-after-cyberattack-7325026/.
6. ↑ "Air India: Hackers stole personal data of 4.5M people in cyber attack" (in en). https://www.trtworld.com/business/air-india-hackers-stole-personal-data-of-4-5m-people-in-cyber-attack-46914.
7. ↑ "Air India data breach: Personal info of 45 lakh people leaked due to 'cyberattack'". 22 May 2021. https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/air-india-data-breach-personal-info-of-45-lakh-people-leaked-due-to-cyberattack/videoshow/82851521.cms.
8. ↑ Sinha, Saurabh (22 May 2021). "Air India data breach: SITA says cyber attackers 'accessed some systems for 22 days at Atlanta centre'" (in en). https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/air-india-data-breach-sita-says-cyber-attackers-accessed-some-systems-for-22-days-at-atlanta-centre/articleshow/82864982.cms.
9. ↑ "Air India data breach: All you need to know" (in en). 2021-05-22. https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/air-india-data-breach-all-you-need-to-know-101621647788771.html.

## See also

* EasyJet hack
* 2018 British Airways cyberattack
* List of security hacking incidents
* List of data breaches

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