Louisiana Travelers Warned Of Carnival Cruise Data Breach

(KMDL-FM) Carnival is the leading cruise carrier for Louisiana cruise guests. The cruise line offers itineraries from both New Orleans, Louisiana, and Galveston, Texas. Tens of thousands of Louisiana vacationers embark on a Carnival cruise at these ports.

And if you are one of the thousands who have sailed on Carnival, there is a realistic probability that your personal information, including passport information, could have been compromised.

Louisiana Cruise Guests' Data Could Have Been Exposed in Carnival Data Breach

If you have sailed on Carnival in recent weeks, it is advised that you check your email inbox for a notification from the cruise line. Carnival reportedly has reached out to all guests whose information may have been affected by the breach.

The cruise line posted this news release, which offered passengers details on the data breach. In the release from Carnival, the company noted that personal notifications for affected guests began going out on May 27th.

Carnival is offering those guests who were affected by the breach two years of complimentary credit monitoring. The company also stated in the news release that IT security procedures and protocols had been adjusted and strengthened to protect passenger information.

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Carnival is not offering specifics on how the data breach occurred, but they are offering some important information that cruise guests should pay close attention. Some cruise guests affected by the breach have reportedly received suspicious emails. This is where your diligence will come in handy.

Guests On Other Cruise Lines Could Be Affected By Carnival Data Breach

Cruise Ships in Port at Nassau Bahamas — Staff Photo

One of the key points stressed by the cruise line and cyber security officials is to verify any emails that might come to your account from Carnival, AIDA, Costa, Cunard, Holland America, P&O, and Princess cruise lines.

Those cruise lines operate under the Carnival corporate umbrella, and there is the potential that nefarious correspondence to consumers could come under the guise of one of those other cruise lines.

If Your Data Was Breached - Follow These Suggestions

According to the press release issued by Carnival, the company offered guests the following suggestions regarding the data breach. Remain vigilant against threats of identity theft or fraud and regularly review and monitor account statements and credit histories for any signs of unauthorized transactions or activity. Individuals who suspect they are the victim of identity theft or fraud should contact their local police.

The dust is still settling on this most recent breach of your sensitive information. There are reports that some of the data from this breach has already surfaced on "the Dark Web". Those reports have been unsubstantiated by Carnival.

Yes, it's a shame that going on a vacation now means that you have to be extra vigilant about your email, your finances, your passwords, and just about everything else that you do that is done online.

I guess it's just a sign of the times. I remember when the only way you could get "robbed" on a cruise ship was either through Somali Pirates or by purchasing the drink package.