From The Telegraph - Customers cancel credit cards as airline defends handling of 'sophisticated' cyber attack
From the Evening Standard
BA Statement:
"We are investigating, as a matter of urgency, the theft of
customer data from our website and our mobile app the stolen data did not
include travel or passport details.
From 22:58 BST August 21 2018 until 21:45 BST September 5
2018 inclusive, the personal and financial details of customers making bookings
on our website and app were compromised.
The breach has been resolved and our website is working
normally. We have notified the police and relevant authorities.
We are deeply sorry for the disruption that this criminal
activity has caused. We take the protection of our customers’ data very
seriously.
We are investigating, as a matter of urgency, the theft of
customer data from our website and our mobile app. The stolen data did not
include travel or passport details.
From 22:58 BST August 21 2018 until 21:45 BST September 5
2018 inclusive, the personal and financial details of customers making bookings
on our website and app were compromised.
The breach has been resolved and our website is working
normally. We have notified the police and relevant authorities.
We are deeply sorry for the disruption that this criminal
activity has caused. We take the protection of our customers’ data very
seriously.
What to do if you have been affected
If you believe you have been affected by this incident, then
please contact your bank or credit card provider and follow their recommended
advice. Please check back here for further updates, we will be updating this
page.
FAQs
How do I know if I have been affected?
This relates to customer bookings made from 22:58 BST August
21 2018 to 21:45 September 5 2018 inclusive. We will be contacting affected
customers directly to advise them of what has happened and are advising them to
contact their banks or credit card providers and follow their recommended
advice.
Will there be any compensation?
Every customer affected will be fully reimbursed and we will
pay for a credit checking service. We take the protection of our customers’
data seriously, and are very sorry for the concern that this criminal activity
has caused. We will continue to keep our customers updated with the very latest
information. We will be contacting customers and will manage any claims on an
individual basis.
What data has been lost?
The personal and financial details of customers making
bookings on ba.com and the airline’s mobile app were compromised. No passport
or travel details were stolen.
How do I reset my ba.com password?
Click the Forgotten Pin/Password link on the top right-hand
corner of the ba.com homepage.
We recommend you choose a unique password that you do not use for any other online account.
We recommend you choose a unique password that you do not use for any other online account.
Should I call my bank or cancel my credit cards?
We recommend you contact your bank and follow their
recommended advice.
What shall I do if I am due to travel today?
The incident has been resolved and all systems are working
normally so customers due to travel can check-in online as normal.
Will I still be able to check in?
Yes, all customers booked on our flights will be able to
check in as normal.
Will this affect any future bookings?
The incident has been resolved and ba.com is working
normally so future bookings will not be affected.
Does this affect Executive Club accounts in any way? ie
missing Avios/Tier Points
Executive Club accounts were not affected.
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