A cybersecurity incident at cruise operator Carnival Corp. (NYSE:CCL) exposed sensitive personal information after attackers gained access through a compromised employee account in a social engineering attack.
Cyberattack Exposed Personal Data Through Employee Account
On Wednesday, Carnival said it detected unauthorized activity in April after cybercriminals used social engineering tactics to deceive an employee and gain access to certain data through the worker's account.
The company said the incident resulted in the exposure of some personal information belonging to affected individuals, including names, physical addresses and government-issued identification numbers.
Carnival said it quickly blocked the unauthorized access and brought in third-party cybersecurity specialists to investigate the incident and assess its scope.
Carnival Offering Credit Monitoring To Affected Customers
The company said it has started notifying affected individuals by email where possible, with notifications beginning May 27.
U.S.-based customers impacted by the breach will receive two years of complimentary credit monitoring and identity protection services through TransUnion.
Carnival also urged affected individuals to monitor financial accounts and credit reports closely, remain alert for potential fraud and report suspected identity theft to authorities.
Latest Incident Follows Previous Carnival Data Breach
The cruise operator said it has strengthened security controls and monitoring systems following the incident and plans to continue enhancing its data protection measures.
The latest breach adds to Carnival's cybersecurity challenges.
In 2021, the company disclosed unauthorized access to computer systems that affected personal information tied to guests, employees and crew members across multiple brands, including Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line and Princess Cruises, Reuters reported.
Price Action: Shares of Carnival closed Wednesday up 4.75% at $27.98 and slipped 0.27% to $27.91 in after-hours trading, according to Benzinga Pro.
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