Summary

Carnival Corporation, the world’s largest cruise line company, has confirmed that the personal information of nearly 6 million people was stolen by a criminal group.

Who Is at Risk

Anyone who has booked a cruise or created an account with Carnival Corporation or any of its cruise line brands is potentially affected.

What to Watch For

Be alert for unexpected emails, phone calls, or text messages pretending to be from Carnival or other companies asking for personal or financial information, as criminals may use stolen data to impersonate trusted organizations.

What to Do

Check your email for any official notification from Carnival Corporation, and consider placing a free fraud alert or credit freeze with the major credit bureaus to protect yourself from identity theft.