Abta data breach is bad publicity
Abta revealed a cyber breach and theft of data of 650 members and 43,000 customers last week, but insisted “the vast majority” was “at low risk” of identity theft or online fraud.
The association acted promptly and has been contacting all those affected, with an expert saying Abta acted “extremely well”. However, travel fraud expert Barry Gooch, chairman of PROFiT (Prevention of Fraud in Travel), said: “It’s unfortunate. It’s bad publicity.”
The breach, made through a third party that hosts Abta’s web server, occurred on February 27 and was discovered on March 1. Abta said police had identified the perpetrator’s online identity, and its own systems remain secure.