Cyber incident at Calgary based Airline Westjet

WestJet, Canada's second-largest airline, suffered a cyberattack disrupting access to some internal systems. "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. The attack also prevented users from logging into the website and mobile app, with those services now restored. The attack has impacted access to some of its software and services. It is unclear if the loss of access to its systems is caused by a ransomware attack that encrypted those devices or if they shut them to prevent the spread of the breach.

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IT