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Canada's WestJet says some passenger data exposed in cybersecurity breach
- Calgary-Based WestJet detected suspicious activity on June 13, revealing that a criminal third party accessed its systems earlier this year.
- The cybersecurity incident led WestJet to investigate and notify U.S. residents whose personal information may have been exposed, including names and travel details.
- WestJet completed containment and continues analysis while emphasizing that no payment data, passwords, or flight operations were affected during the breach.
- The airline stated, "We sincerely regret this situation" and advised customers to monitor accounts and exercise caution with personal information.
- WestJet is contacting affected individuals, working with law enforcement, and pledging ongoing updates as the investigation unfolds to manage the breach implications.
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WestJet Says Some Passengers’ Personal Info Stolen in June Security Breach
WestJet says some passengers’ personal information was obtained in a cyberattack in June, however it believes the breach did not involve “sensitive” data in most cases. The airline issued a notice to U.S. residents on Monday related to its ongoing probe into the June 13 incident, which it said was carried out by a “sophisticated, criminal third party.” It said its internal precautionary measures prevented attackers from gaining customers’ credit…
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