Carnival Corporation Data Breach Exposes Personal Information of Thousands of Passengers and Employees
MIAMI, FL — Carnival Corporation has confirmed a significant cybersecurity incident impacting its global operations. The breach, which authorities say occurred over the past three weeks, compromised sensitive personal data including names, addresses, passport numbers, and financial details for an estimated 47,000 individuals. The incident was first detected by the company’s internal security team on October 15, 2024, following unusual activity on its reservation and payroll databases. Carnival has since launched an investigation with federal law enforcement and cybersecurity experts, notifying affected parties by mail and offering complimentary credit monitoring services. The company stated that no cruise operations have been disrupted, but it has temporarily suspended certain digital booking features as a precaution. The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation is now involved, probing potential foreign cyber actors. Carnival reiterated its commitment to data protection while advising customers and staff to monitor their financial accounts for unauthorized transactions.