Hackers sell stolen Eurail traveler information on dark web
Hackers sell stolen Eurail traveler information on dark web
Publish Date: 2026-02-17 04:14:00
Source Domain: securityaffairs.com
Hackers sell stolen Eurail traveler information on dark web
Pierluigi Paganini
February 17, 2026
Eurail B.V. revealed that traveler data were stolen in a recent security breach, and are now being sold on the dark web.
Eurail B.V. confirmed that the traveler data stolen in a breach earlier this year is now being offered for sale on the dark web. The company disclosed the development as part of its ongoing response to the cybersecurity incident.
“Eurail B.V. has confirmed that certain customer data affected by the previously reported security incident has been offered for sale on the dark web and a sample data set has been published on Telegram.” reads the statement published by the company. “We are continuing to investigate the scope and impact.”
Eurail B.V. is a Netherlands-based company that manages and sells the Eurail Pass, allowing international travelers to explore Europe by train with a single ticket. Working with dozens of railway and ferry partners, it provides access to more than 250,000 kilometers of rail routes across over 30 European countries, simplifying cross-border rail travel.
Eurail B.V. confirmed a security breach that led to unauthorized access to customer data, including participants in the European Commission’s DiscoverEU program. The company said it quickly secured its systems and launched an investigation with the help of external cybersecurity and legal experts.
Early findings indicate the breach may involve order and reservation details, basic identity and contact data, travel companion information, and in some cases passport numbers and expiry dates.
“The personal data affected may include data that you have provided (where applicable):
- name, surname, date of birth or age, passport/ID information or photocopies,
- email address, postal address and country of residence, phone number,
- bank account reference (IBAN),
- data…
