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1 year ago
WestJet Cyberattack Highlights Rising Threats to Canadian Airlines
News Summary
The FBI and cybersecurity firms have issued warnings about the hacking group Scattered Spider, which is now targeting the airline and transportation sectors. This group, known for its social engineering and phishing tactics, has recently attacked Canada’s second-largest airline, WestJet, as well as Hawaiian Airlines. The incident involving WestJet remains unresolved and has been linked to Scattered Spider, highlighting the ongoing risks faced by large corporations and their third-party IT providers in the airline ecosystem.




