- Westjet says he knows a cyber-incrance
- The airline confirms that it addresses the problem, but disturbances are possible
- No one has yet assumed responsibility
Westjet apparently underwent a cyber attack that has disrupted some of its services, including an impact on the airline website and the mobile application.
The company has confirmed the news in a security notice published on its website, noting: “Westjet is aware of a cybersecurity incident involving internal systems and the Westjet application, which has restricted access to several users.”
“We have activated internal teams specializing in cooperation with the police and transport Canada to investigate the question and limit the impacts.”
Stable operations
The company has not shared any other additional detail – so we do not know who are the threats of the threat, when the violation really took place, how it happened or what its objective was.
No one assumed the responsibility of the attack at the time of the press.
In an update published on June 15, the airline said that some guests could “temporarily meet interruptions or intermittent errors while using the Westjet and / or Westjet.com application”, adding that it is working to solve problems.
“Our operations remain safe and stable and are not affected by the situation. Westjet is grateful to our guests, employees and partners for their support and patience. Regular updates will continue to be provided because more details can be shared. ”
Although it is not specifically indicated, when cyber attacks disrupt the networks in this way and make certain services unusable, it generally ends up being a ransomware attack. These attacks encrypt data on key systems, which makes them inaccessible. At the same time, attackers exfiltrate key information to use as a lever during the negotiation process.
Companies have closed their systems to avoid other damage, additional encryption or a transfer of files.
Westjet is one of Canada’s largest airlines, operating around 180 planes and serving a hundred destinations in nearly 30 countries.
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