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LNER Data Spill: All Aboard the Data Breach Express! 🚂🔒

LNER, one of the UK’s largest rail operators, confirmed a data breach via a third-party supplier. While customer contact details and journey info were accessed, bank details remain safe. LNER advises caution with unsolicited communications to avoid phishing attempts. Despite the breach, ticketing and rail services remain unaffected.

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Hot Take:

All aboard the data breach express! LNER just hit a digital speed bump thanks to a third-party supplier’s hiccup. It’s a classic case of “oops, wrong track!” We might need to pack more than just sandwiches and tea for our journeys; perhaps a good dose of cyber-awareness would be wise too!

Key Points:

  • LNER confirms a data breach involving customer contact details and past journeys accessed via a third-party supplier.
  • No financial data like bank accounts, payment cards, or passwords were compromised.
  • Customers advised to be cautious of phishing attempts but no immediate action required with banks.
  • LNER has not disclosed the third-party supplier involved or the breach’s exact execution method.
  • Potential link to ongoing attacks on high-profile organizations like Salesloft remains speculative.

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