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WestJet investigates cyberattack disrupting internal systems

Posted on June 14, 2025June 15, 2025 by Dissent

Lawrence Abrams reports:

WestJet, Canada’s second-largest airline, is investigating a cyberattack that has disrupted access to some internal systems as it responds to the breach.

“WestJet is aware of a cybersecurity incident involving internal systems and the WestJet app, which has restricted access for several users,” reads a security advisory on WestJet’s site.

“We have activated specialized internal teams in cooperation with law enforcement and Transport Canada to investigate the matter and limit impacts.”

Read more at BleepingComputer.


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