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Code use in British Airways cyber attack identified

It’s understood that the code used in the British Airways cyber attack that compromised the payment data for 380,000 has been found.

A cyber security firm has reportedly identified the malicious code that was injected into the British Airways site that led to the massive data breach that we’ve initiated legal action for. As previously suspected, the code reportedly acts like a digital form of “skimming” where information entered into payment forms is copied and stolen.

The revelation means we’re one step close to uncovering how the biggest data hack of the new GDPR era was committed as we fight for compensation for victims of the attack.

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A guide for victims of the British Airways data theft incident

If you need help as a victim of the British Airways data theft incident – what to do, and what steps you need to take – we can help you.

We’ve been representing data theft victims for years, and our lawyers are currently fighting in over 20 different data breach actions.

Read our step-by-step guide for some useful help and advice about what to do if you have been affected by the British Airways data theft, and make sure you understand your rights when it comes to the compensation you may be owed.

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BA data theft compensation action launched

We’ve launched our compensation action for the BA data theft that was revealed last week; affecting as many as 380,000 customers around the world.

We’re already fighting in over 20 different data breach compensation actions, and we’ve initiated an action for the BA data theft on behalf of victims who have approached us for help.

This is a monumental breach that could see the UK airliner hit with a £500m fine for breaching GDPR that came into force in May this year. Victims of the data theft are entitled to join our action for compensation now in addition to any fines and penalties issued for breaches of the law. read more

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380,000 payment cards expposed in British Airways data breach

This is a huge breach. Some 380,000 payment card details have been exposed in the British Airways data breach that was revealed yesterday.

COMPENSATION ACTION LAUNCHED: READ HERE FOR MORE INFO

Customers are being notified if they’re affected, and our Data Leak Lawyers are on the case to advise anyone who has been affected. Any data breach involving credit and debit cards being compromised – which is the case in the British Airways data breach – can put victims at an immediate risk of fraud.

Since British Airways started outsourcing IT operations, a number of issues and incidents have reportedly occurred, although it’s not yet known whether there’s a link between the outsourcing and the data theft revealed yesterday.

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