Eurostar accounts targeted in cyber attack

The BBC is reporting that Eurostar has reset its customers’ login passwords after detecting attempts to break into an unspecified number of accounts

The rail service said it had notified those whose accounts had been targeted…

“We believe this to be an unauthorised automated attempt to access customer accounts,” a spokesman told the BBC.

“As a result, we blocked access and asked customers to reset their passwords as a precautionary measure.

“We deliberately never store any bank card information, so there is no possibility of compromise to credit card or payment details.”

The firm said the attacks had taken place between 15 and 19 October and involved a “small number” of internet protocol (IP) addresses…

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