Stealing customer data from British Airways on its website | Business

British Airways is investigating the theft of customer data from its website and application and has urged affected customers to contact their banks or credit card providers.

According to the airline, approximately 380,000 credit cards have been compromised.

In a statement, she said: "British Airways is urgently investigating the theft of customer data on its website, ba.com and the airline's mobile application." The stolen data did not include details of travel or passport.

"From 22:58 Paris time 21 August 2018 to 21:45 Paris time on 5 September 2018 included, the personal and financial data of customers making bookings on ba.com and the application of the airline have been compromised. resolved and our site is functioning normally.

"British Airways communicates with affected customers and advises all customers who believe they have been affected by this incident to contact their banks or credit card providers and follow recommended advice.

"We informed the police and the relevant authorities."

British Airways President and CEO Alex Cruz said in a statement: "We are deeply sorry for the disruption caused by this criminal activity. We take the data protection of our customers very seriously.