What is alleged?

Pegasus Airlines' systems were reportedly breached and about 173 GB of data stolen. The leaked data is said to include passengers' identity, passport and booking information.

No confirmation yet

Pegasus has not confirmed the breach. In such cases, early claims can be exaggerated, and sometimes old or partial data is resold. A definitive picture requires the company's official statement.

What passengers should do

  • Watch for official notices from Pegasus and avoid clicking links in suspicious emails.
  • Change booking and account passwords and enable two-factor authentication.
  • Be wary of phishing attempts that use identity and passport details.

Why it matters

Airline booking systems hold long-lived data such as identity and passport information. Exposure raises the risk of identity theft and targeted fraud. A recent alleged attack on the Amadeus booking system shows the travel sector faces the same risk.