Manchester Airports Group Data Breach: No Hacking Required
The Manchester Airports Group data breach underscores vital lessons in API security and data protection.
On August 27, 2026, Manchester Airports Group informed customers of a data breach affecting approximately 8.8 million individuals. The group FulcrumSec claimed they did not hack but simply read an API key from the website's JavaScript. This incident highlights crucial lessons for engineers regarding API security and data protection practices.
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