Airline Cyber Skies: FBI Warns of Scattered Spider’s Sticky Web of Attacks
The FBI warns that Scattered Spider is targeting airlines with ransomware and data extortion attacks. Using social engineering, they impersonate employees to bypass security. So, if your IT help desk suddenly thinks your CEO is calling from a beach in Tahiti asking for password resets, you might have a problem.
Hot Take:
Looks like Scattered Spider is living up to its name by spreading chaos across the skies! While the FBI plays whack-a-mole with this crafty critter, airlines are left trying to keep their wings unscathed. Maybe it’s time to consider adding an arachnid exterminator to the IT department’s job description!
Key Points:
- Scattered Spider targets airlines with ransomware and data extortion, warns the FBI.
- The FBI encourages early incident reporting to mitigate cyberattacks.
- Recent cyber incidents have impacted WestJet and Hawaiian Airlines.
- Scattered Spider uses social engineering to breach high-value accounts.
- Previous attacks on UK retailers highlight the financial impact of these cyber threats.
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