UK Train Operator LNER Warns Customers of Data Breach

LNER said the security incident involved a third-party supplier and resulted in contact information and other data being compromised.

British train operator LNER (London North Eastern Railway) has disclosed a data breach impacting customer information. 

The company, which is in charge of many long-distance passenger services on the East Coast Main Line, revealed that hackers gained access to files managed by an unnamed third-party supplier.

The compromised information includes customer contact details and some information on previous journeys.

However, LNER highlighted that banking, payment card, and password information have not been exposed as the impacted third-party does not have access to such information.

It also pointed out that the incident has had no impact on ticket sales and train operations.

“Please be cautious of unsolicited communications, especially those asking for personal information. If in doubt, do not respond,” LNER told customers.

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