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Eurail Admits 1.3 TB Data Breach, Including Passports

Eurail, the European rail pass provider, admitted on May 3, 2026, to a data breach that occurred in December 2025, where hackers stole approximately 1.3 TB of data.

Key points

  • Breach occurred in December 2025, admitted/reported on May 3, 2026.
  • 1.3 TB of data stolen.
  • Over 300,000 travelers affected.

Connected intelligence

Signal brief

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Likely method

Confidentiality impact

Threat source not confirmed

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Potential impact

Data Exposure

Confidentiality

Published
May 3, 2026
Updated
Jun 26, 2026
Confidence
Medium
Evidence
2 sources

Structured assessment

Signal analysis

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Threat source

Threat source not confirmed

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Business impact

Potential data exposure
Impact area
Confidentiality
Likely asset
User or customer data

Mentioned entities

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Quick context

Questions about this signal

What happened in this signal?

Eurail, the European rail pass provider, admitted on May 3, 2026, to a data breach that occurred in December 2025, where hackers stole approximately 1.3 TB of data. The compromised information included names, passport numbers, national ID numbers, bank account IBANs, health information, email addresses, phone numbers, home addresses, and dates of birth for over 300,000 travelers. The stolen data was subsequently offered for sale on the dark web, with samples published on Telegram. While the breach happened in December 2025, and initial notifications began in March/April 2026, the admission of the 1.3 TB data theft and passport details was reported on May 3, 2026. [cite: 10 (initial search), 1 (new search), 2 (new search), 6 (new search)]

When was this signal reported?

Shadow Tier lists May 3, 2026 as the signal date.

Which organization is connected to this signal?

Eurail is the organization connected to this public signal.

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Which impact area is relevant?

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