Hawaiian Airlines Cyberattack: Aloha to IT Chaos, Mahalo to Safe Flights!

Hawaiian Airlines is tackling a cyberattack that hasn’t grounded its flights but has certainly landed on its to-do list. With cybersecurity experts and authorities in the co-pilot seat, they’re working to restore affected systems, proving that while their planes soar, their data might need a little more runway.

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Hot Take:

Looks like Hawaiian Airlines is flying through some cyber turbulence. But don’t worry, the in-flight movie isn’t buffering yet!

Key Points:

  • Hawaiian Airlines is investigating a cyberattack affecting their IT systems, but flights remain unaffected.
  • The airline has roped in cybersecurity experts and relevant authorities to assess and address the situation.
  • There’s no confirmation yet if it’s a ransomware attack or another type of breach.
  • Similar incidents have recently targeted other airlines, like Canada’s WestJet.
  • The Federal Aviation Administration has confirmed there’s no impact on flight safety.

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