WestJet Woes: Cyberattack Grounds Access, Leaves Users Up in the Air
WestJet’s internal systems are feeling under the weather after a cyberattack left them out of service. While the airline investigates with law enforcement, they’ve promised to keep operations safe and data secure. The good news? The website and app are back online. The bad news? The mystery of the cyber culprit remains unsolved.
Hot Take:
Well, it looks like WestJet’s cybersecurity hit some turbulence! While the airline assures us that safety is still cleared for takeoff, it seems like their internal systems might be stuck in a holding pattern. Let’s hope they can land this safely without too much baggage!
Key Points:
- WestJet, Canada’s second-largest airline, is investigating a cyberattack.
- The breach has disrupted access to internal systems and the mobile app.
- Specialized internal teams, law enforcement, and Transport Canada are on the case.
- Restoration efforts are ongoing, but the cause—ransomware or precautionary shutdown—is still unclear.
- No reply yet from WestJet on additional inquiries about the breach.
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