EURAIL HACK FORCES 300K TRAVELERS TO CANCEL PASSPORTS

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THU, APR 23, 2026

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Over 300,000 European travelers must cancel their passports after Eurail suffered a data breach in December. Personal information including passport numbers, names, addresses, and dates of birth was posted for sale on the dark web.

Eurail, the company selling Interrail passes across Europe, confirmed the security incident affected customers' sensitive data. The breach included email addresses, phone numbers, and home locations alongside passport details. Travelers discovered the compromised information being offered for sale on dark web marketplaces this week, prompting urgent warnings to affected users. Many are now facing the bureaucratic hassle and financial burden of obtaining replacement passports. The company has not yet disclosed how the breach occurred or provided full details on remediation efforts. Affected travelers are advised to monitor accounts for fraudulent activity and contact relevant authorities in their countries. This incident adds to growing concerns about data security in the travel industry, where companies handle vast amounts of personal information from tourists across multiple nations.

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