Aeroméxico investigates possible leak of 15 million passenger records
Aeroméxico says it's found no evidence customer financial data was compromised, after a government watchdog flagged a Telegram user selling 15 million passenger records. The post Aeroméxico investigates possible leak of 15 million passenger records appeared first on Mexico News Daily
Federal authorities have detected a possible leak of over 15 million passenger records belonging to Aeroméxico, Mexico's flag carrier airline. The Ministry of Anti-Corruption and Good Governance (SABG) identified signs of a potential data exposure in a system that could be related to the airline. The ministry reported locating a Sept.
18 post on Telegram, where a user offered a database supposedly attributable to Aeroméxico containing more than 15 million records, including customers' full names, email addresses, phone numbers, and dates of birth. Aeroméxico has stated that it has not identified any compromise of its customers' financial information, including details of cards used to purchase flights or account passwords.
The airline has also not detected any impact on its operations. Aeroméxico has initiated an investigation to verify the authenticity and origin of the information and assess the potential impact. The airline advised its customers to remain vigilant against potential unsolicited communications seeking personal or financial information.
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