Cybersecurity Headlines Eurail traveler data for sale, EU Parliament blocks AI features, Washington Hotel discloses ransomware hit
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Feb 17, 2026 Stolen Eurail traveler records are being offered for sale on the dark web, prompting password reset warnings. EU lawmakers have turned off built-in AI features amid cloud data and security concerns. A Tokyo-area hotel reports a ransomware disruption and police involvement. Emergency Chrome patches address an actively exploited zero-day vulnerability.
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Eurail Customer Data Exposure
- Eurail confirmed attackers accessed customer records including passports, IDs, IBANs, health data, and contact details.
- The company is still investigating impact and urges password resets and bank monitoring.
Disable Untrusted AI Integrations
- The EU Parliament disabled built-in AI features after IT couldn't guarantee data security.
- Officials were warned to avoid exposing work information to AI tools and be cautious with third-party AI apps.
Hotel Chain Ransomware Incident
- Washington Hotel in Japan reported a ransomware attack that breached servers on February 13th.
- They disconnected systems, involved police and experts, and said customer data is likely safe but operations were affected.