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New Data Breach May Have Exposed 3,700 Afghans, Troops, and Civil Servants
A fresh cyber-security incident has put approximately 3,700 individuals at risk, including Afghan evacuees, British military personnel, journalists, and civil servants. The breach stems from a cyberattack on Inflite — The Jet Centre Ltd, a subcontractor handling ground services for flights organized under UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) and Cabinet Office contracts.
What Happened
Between January and March 2024, flights bringing Afghans under the government’s Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP), along with routine military and official transport, were handled by Inflite at London Stansted Airport.
Simultaneously, Inflite suffered a ransomware attack, granting unauthorized access to a limited number of company emails. These emails contained names, dates of birth, passport numbers, and ARAP reference numbers. Over 100 British personnel were affected alongside Afghan arrivals.
Government and Contractor Response
Affected individuals were notified via email, with advice to remain vigilant against phishing attempts or unusual communications. Authorities have stated that, so far, there’s no evidence of data being published online or appearing on the dark web.
The UK government reaffirmed its commitment to data security and emphasized that no core government systems were compromised by the breach.
A Pattern of Security Failures
This recent breach follows a notorious 2022 incident when a MoD official accidentally leaked the personal data of 18,700 Afghans—many of whom had worked alongside British forces. That breach was kept secret via a super-injunction until July 2025, sparking widespread criticism and legal scrutiny.
Campaigners and legal representatives argue that the recurrence of such breaches severely undermines trust in UK institutions—particularly among vulnerable Afghan allies who relied on UK protection.
Political and Legal Fallout
• Campaigners, including lawyers representing affected Afghans, are calling for independent inquiries into how the MoD and its contractors handle sensitive information.
• Civil liberties advocates warn the new breach could endanger lives and question the competence of cybersecurity oversight within national security contexts.
• This second incident has added to mounting pressure on the government to improve data handling protocols—especially for at-risk communities and national security personnel.
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