The Canadian airline WestJet experienced a data breach impacting 1.2 million customers, exposing sensitive personal information. The attack involved social engineering tactics and is under investigation with assistance from the FBI. #ScatteredSpider #WestJet
Keypoints
- WestJet’s cybersecurity incident involved the breach of personal and travel information of 1.2 million customers.
- The attack was carried out using social engineering to reset an employee’s password and access the company’s network.
- The breach did not compromise credit card details, passwords, or expiry dates.
- WestJet is actively working with investigators, including the FBI, to assess the full scope of the incident.
- Customers are offered free identity theft protection services following the breach.