6 million Carnival Cruise customers’ data impacted amid hacker group’s slew of breaches
Carnival Cruise has reported a significant data breach affecting nearly 6 million customers. The breach, attributed to the hacker group ShinyHunters, involved the unauthorized access and copying of sensitive personal information. Customers were only notified over a month after the incident, leading to frustration over the company's delayed response and inadequate support.
- ▪Carnival Corporation experienced a cybersecurity attack in April 2026 that compromised the data of nearly 6 million customers.
- ▪The leaked information includes personal details such as names, addresses, email addresses, and passport numbers.
- ▪Customers were notified of the breach over a month later, prompting criticism regarding the company's response time and support.
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| Publication time | Fri, 29 May 2026 13:44:19 -0400 |
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Travel 6 million Carnival Cruise customers’ data impacted amid hacker group’s slew of breaches By Kyra Breslin Published May 29, 2026, 1:44 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google It appears that Carnival Cruise has entered unforgiving waters. The travel giant known for smooth sailing has just put nearly 6 million of their passengers at risk, but not on deck. In April, Carnival Corporation, the parent company that operates Carnival Cruise and other brands such as Holland America, was targeted in a cybersecurity attack that leaked sensitive data on millions of customers. 3 The cruise giant has a long history of data breaches and tech glitches.
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