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Vietnam Travel Security Under Spotlight After APIS Data Leak Raises Global Passport Privacy Concerns

Saturday, September 12, 2026

A Vietnam-linked APIS data exposure has raised global concerns over passenger privacy and digital travel security. The reported database contained millions of traveller and crew records, highlighting the growing challenge of protecting passport information as airlines, airports and governments expand connected tourism systems worldwide.

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