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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Mae Lorraine Lorenzo

Could WestJet Cybersecurity Incident Mean More Planes Could Go Down In The Future? Details We Know So Far

WestJet’s cancelling flights to Orlando, Chicago, and more as Canadians avoid the US amid trade tensions. (Credit: Harrison Haines : pexels)

WestJet has confirmed it was the target of a cybersecurity breach affecting its internal systems and mobile app, prompting an investigation involving law enforcement and Transport Canada.

The airline said the incident, which restricted access for several internal users, has not disrupted flight operations or safety protocols. However, the breach has renewed concerns over the airline industry's vulnerability to increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.

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