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British Airways fined incredible Sh23.5b after customer data stolen

BA is facing an absolutely massive fine (Image: Copyright unknown)

For more than two weeks last year hackers stole data from anyone booking flights on British Airways' website.

And now, as a result, the airline has been hit with an eye-watering Sh23.5 billion (£183,390,000) penalty - a fine so large British Airways described it as both surprising and disapointing.

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