Airportr's Security Flaw Exposes Diplomatic Travel Data
2025-08-02

A UK-based luggage service, Airportr, suffered a major security breach exposing the personal data of thousands of users, including government officials and diplomats. Cybersecurity researchers at CyberX9 discovered simple vulnerabilities allowing access to user information such as travel plans, and even administrator privileges to control luggage. While Airportr swiftly patched the vulnerabilities, researchers warn that other hackers might have already accessed the data. The breach highlights significant security flaws and underscores the need for robust data protection measures across all industries.
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