Carnival Breach 6 Million Affected as Cyberattack Exposes Customer Data
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A major cybersecurity incident has been confirmed by Carnival Corporation, with a data breach affecting approximately 6 million individuals globally. According to the company's official statement, the breach was detected in March 2025, when unauthorized actors gained access to certain systems within the cruise line operator's network. The compromised data includes names, addresses, phone numbers, and passport numbers for a significant portion of customers and employees. Carnival has stated that it is cooperating with law enforcement and has engaged third-party forensic experts to investigate the scope of the intrusion. Affected individuals have been notified and are being offered credit monitoring services. The company declined to comment on whether a ransom was demanded or paid. This incident marks one of the largest data breaches in the travel and hospitality sector this year.