LATAM Data Breach Exposed Names, Addresses and Card Details
LATAM Airlines disclosed a data breach on 19 August 2026 that exposed personal and partial card data of some LATAM Pass members. The company advises monitoring statements and contacting banks if suspicious charges appear. The post LATAM Data Breach Exposed Names, Addresses and Card Details appeared first on The Rio Times .
On 19 August 2026, LATAM Airlines disclosed that a data breach had exposed the personal information and partial credit card data of some of its frequent flyer members. The breach occurred on 29 July 2026, about three weeks before the public announcement.
The compromised information included full names, dates of birth, email addresses, telephone numbers, home addresses, LATAM Pass membership numbers, loyalty tier, mileage balance, and qualifying points. Additionally, the first six and last four digits of linked credit cards were exposed, along with the card brand, cardholder name, and expiry date. However, full card numbers, CVV security codes, passwords, and bank details remained protected.
LATAM discovered the breach on 29 July 2026 and promptly notified Brazil's data protection authority, ANPD. The company took immediate action, blocking suspicious IP addresses, correcting the system code, and adding cybersecurity safeguards. They also advised customers to monitor their statements and account activity for any suspicious charges.
The airline emphasized that the risk is limited, as passwords, full card numbers, and CVV codes remained secure. They advised affected members to contact their bank or card issuer if they notice any unusual activity. LATAM advised customers not to cancel their cards, as the exposed data was insufficient for fraudulent transactions.
Affected customers should remain vigilant against phishing attempts using their exposed personal details and be cautious of unsolicited calls requesting additional information. While the company declined to provide an exact number of affected customers, it stated that only a limited portion of LATAM Pass members were impacted.
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