Eskenzi PR ad banner Eskenzi PR ad banner
  • About Us
Tuesday, 31 January, 2023
IT Security Guru
Eskenzi PR banner
  • Home
  • Features
  • Insight
  • Events
    • Most Inspiring Women in Cyber 2022
  • Topics
    • Cloud Security
    • Cyber Crime
    • Cyber Warfare
    • Data Protection
    • DDoS
    • Hacking
    • Malware, Phishing and Ransomware
    • Mobile Security
    • Network Security
    • Regulation
    • Skills Gap
    • The Internet of Things
    • Threat Detection
    • AI and Machine Learning
    • Industrial Internet of Things
  • Multimedia
  • Product Reviews
  • About Us
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Features
  • Insight
  • Events
    • Most Inspiring Women in Cyber 2022
  • Topics
    • Cloud Security
    • Cyber Crime
    • Cyber Warfare
    • Data Protection
    • DDoS
    • Hacking
    • Malware, Phishing and Ransomware
    • Mobile Security
    • Network Security
    • Regulation
    • Skills Gap
    • The Internet of Things
    • Threat Detection
    • AI and Machine Learning
    • Industrial Internet of Things
  • Multimedia
  • Product Reviews
  • About Us
No Result
View All Result
IT Security Guru
No Result
View All Result

BA reports frequent flyer accounts accessed by hackers

by The Gurus
March 30, 2015
in Editor's News
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Thousands of British Airways frequent flyer accounts were accessed after hackers used information collected from a third party to try to gain access to some accounts.
 
In a statement, BA said that the access was “login information relating to a different online service which you may have also used to access your Executive Club account”.
 
It said: “We would like to reassure you that, although it does appear that the login attempt was successful, at this stage we are not aware of any access to any subsequent information pages within your account, including your flight history or payment card details.
 
“We have now locked down your online account to protect it from further access. As part of the lock-down process we have also changed your password and you will need to reset it before you are able to use your account.”
 
BA recommended changing passwords for any accounts using the same credentials and apologised for “the concern and inconvenience this matter has caused”.
 
As a precaution, BA has suspended the use of Avios on some accounts, the currency of the frequent flyer programme. From the 27th March, a large number of people found that their Avios balance had been reset to zero with a deduction showing on their list of transactions.
 
Brian Spector, CEO of Certivox, said: “Reusing stolen logins from one service to another is one of the oldest password related scams out there, but unfortunately something that will continue to happen whilst companies insist on using this outdated authentication method.
 
“Whilst British Airways has communicated proactively with its users and is working to determine the scale of the problem, the reputational damage has already been done.”
 
Charles Sweeney, CEO of Bloxx, said: “BA is yet another organisation in a long list of high profile brands to fall victim to hackers. Like those that have gone before it, the company will want to act quickly to reassure customers. However, the route of the attack – using data gleamed from a third party elsewhere on the internet – will raise questions about how confident the company can be in these assurances and what other information is out there that could be used against it.”

FacebookTweetLinkedIn
Tags: attackHackpassword
ShareTweetShare
Previous Post

Uber account credentials sold for $1 online

Next Post

Uber confirm no breach, unlike BA and Slack

Recent News

JD Sports admits data breach

JD Sports admits data breach

January 31, 2023
Acronis seals cyber protection partnership with Fulham FC

Acronis seals cyber protection partnership with Fulham FC

January 30, 2023
Data Privacy Day: Securing your data with a password manager

Data Privacy Day: Securing your data with a password manager

January 27, 2023
#MIWIC2022: Carole Embling, Metro Bank

#MIWIC2022: Carole Embling, Metro Bank

January 26, 2023

The IT Security Guru offers a daily news digest of all the best breaking IT security news stories first thing in the morning! Rather than you having to trawl through all the news feeds to find out what’s cooking, you can quickly get everything you need from this site!

Our Address: 10 London Mews, London, W2 1HY

Follow Us

© 2015 - 2019 IT Security Guru - Website Managed by Calm Logic

  • About Us
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Features
  • Insight
  • Events
    • Most Inspiring Women in Cyber 2022
  • Topics
    • Cloud Security
    • Cyber Crime
    • Cyber Warfare
    • Data Protection
    • DDoS
    • Hacking
    • Malware, Phishing and Ransomware
    • Mobile Security
    • Network Security
    • Regulation
    • Skills Gap
    • The Internet of Things
    • Threat Detection
    • AI and Machine Learning
    • Industrial Internet of Things
  • Multimedia
  • Product Reviews
  • About Us

© 2015 - 2019 IT Security Guru - Website Managed by Calm Logic

This site uses functional cookies and external scripts to improve your experience.

Privacy settings

Privacy Settings / PENDING

This site uses functional cookies and external scripts to improve your experience. Which cookies and scripts are used and how they impact your visit is specified on the left. You may change your settings at any time. Your choices will not impact your visit.

NOTE: These settings will only apply to the browser and device you are currently using.

GDPR Compliance

Powered by Cookie Information