About 8.7 million passengers were affected by a cyber attack on a group of airports in the UK last week.

Data relating to car park, lounge and fast-track security bookings at three major airports was accessed in the hack, including passengers’ email addresses, phone numbers, vehicle registrations and postcodes.

BloggerAtLarge.com writer Megan Singleton says this is a cautionary tale about the dangers of free wi-fi - and outlined how travellers can protect themselves while using the internet overseas.

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About 8.7 million passengers were affected by a cyber attack on a group of airports in the UK last week.
Data relating to car park, lounge and fast-track security bookings at three major airports was accessed in the hack, including passengers’ email addresses, phone numbers, vehicle registrations and postcodes.
BloggerAtLarge.com writer Megan Singleton says this is a cautionary tale about the dangers of free wi-fi - and <a href="https://www.bloggeratlarge.com/my-ultimate-travel-hacks/">outlined how travellers can protect themselves while using the internet overseas.</a>
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Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge.com writer on the risks of using airport wi-fi

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