US EditionWestJet hit with ‘cybersecurity incident,’ says operations running safely
- On June 14, 2025, WestJet, an airline based in Calgary, disclosed a cybersecurity incident that interfered with access to its mobile application and various internal systems.
- The incident followed a rise in cyber threats affecting Canada's critical infrastructure, with WestJet initiating internal teams to investigate alongside police and Transport Canada.
- WestJet informed users on Friday night via social media that several customers experienced restricted app access while operations remained safe and unaffected.
- The airline expressed regret for any inconvenience caused to customers due to limited access to WestJet’s services and assured that efforts are underway to protect sensitive information.
- WestJet's activated teams continue investigating the breach to limit impacts and determine its scope, while the company works to keep customers informed about developments.
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WestJet probes cybersecurity incident affecting app and internal systems
KUALA LUMPUR: Canada’s WestJet Airlines is investigating a cybersecurity incident that has disrupted access to its mobile app and some internal systems, affecting an undisclosed number of users, the airlines said in a statement on Friday. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
WestJet Hit With ‘Cybersecurity Incident,’ Says Operations Running Safely
WestJet says a “cybersecurity incident” is affecting access to some of its servers and software systems. The Calgary-based airline says its operations are nonetheless running safely, and they have not been affected by the incident. In a statement posted to its website, the company says it is working to figure out the impacts of the event. The airline issued a series of social media posts Friday night saying its app had been affected, and “severa…
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