Hawaiian Airlines reported a cybersecurity incident affecting its IT systems, discovered on June 23, but confirmed that flights continue to operate safely. Experts suggest the attack may be linked to the Scattered Spider group, known for targeting various industries, and the airline is working with authorities to investigate the breach.
Qantas is facing extortion from cybercriminals following a data breach that potentially exposed the personal information of 6 million customers. The airline has reported the incident to the Australian Federal Police and is advising customers to be vigilant against potential scams and phishing attempts. The attack is linked to threat actors known as Scattered Spider, who have previously targeted various sectors, including aviation and retail.