British Airways suffers mass cyber attack as hackers leak staff bank details online
BRITISH Airways' payroll system has suffered a cyber attack, with staff details disclosed online.
The airline has urgently contacted the Commissioner's Office and the UK National Cyber Security Centre to try and protect its workers.
Among information "compromised" are names, addresses, National Insurance numbers and bank details.
Worried workers have been told to check for unusual online activity and check bank accounts, also changing log-in details and passwords.
The problem stems from payroll support service Zellis, and is also understood to have hit other UK-wide companies.
BA told staff in an urgent email: "Zellis has experienced a cybersecurity incident which has led to a disclosure of personal information about colleagues paid through British Airways' payroll in the UK and Ireland."
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Bosses added: "Our main priority is to protect your personal data."
One airline source said: "Staff are frantic that their bank accounts are going to be emptied.
"It is also horrible to think that criminals know the addresses of the workforce, many of whom spend long periods away from home."
The Sun contacted BA for further comment.
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