It only takes one vulnerable device or server to compromise an entire network, and in turn, impact business reputation and the security of thousands of customers.” A recent cyber attack on travel trade website Abta ’s website may have put the personal identity information of about 43,000 holidaymakers in jeopardy . Abta has said about 1,000 files that could include personal identity information could have been compromised in the 27 February attack . Bank details were not stolen , but other data could be used for fraudulent purposes such as opening false bank accounts . The data appears not to have been shared by the attacker and Abta is continuing to monitor the situation . Security firm Avecto has denied that the attack was preventable , saying it was a third party that had fallen short .
A recent cyber attack on travel trade website Abta ’s website may have put the personal identity information of about 43,000 holidaymakers in jeopardy . Abta has said about 1,000 files that could include personal identity information could have been compromised in the 27 February attack . Bank details were not stolen , but other data could be used for fraudulent purposes such as opening false bank accounts . The data appears not to have been shared by the attacker and Abta is continuing to monitor the situation . Security firm Avecto has denied that the attack was preventable , saying it was a third party that had fallen short .