WestJet says some passengers’ personal info stolen in June security breach

WestJet says that in June, the personal information of some passengers in cyberataka was received, but she believes that the violation did not include “confidential” data in most cases.

On Monday, the airline issued a notification for US residents related to its continued investigation of the incident on June 13, which, according to him, was carried out by a “complex, criminal third party.”

It said that his internal precautions prevented the attackers from receiving credit and debit cards of customers, the date of expiration and CVV number, and that users passwords were not stolen.

Nevertheless, the personal information of some passengers was disclosed, for example, their name, contact details, information and documents provided in connection with their booking and travel, as well as data regarding their relations with WestJet.

“The deterrence was completed, and some additional security measures and data security measures were implemented,” the press said.

“Nevertheless, the analysis continues, and WestJet will continue to take measures to further improve its cybersecurity protocols.”

The airline said that she would contact the injured clients to provide support and published a leadership on her website.

WestJet also retained cybercout to provide touched customers with fraud and restoration services.

He said that he is cooperating with law enforcement agencies, including the US Federal Bureau of Investigations and the Canadian Cybersecurity Center.

WestJet said that she notified other relevant authorities, such as US Credit Reporting Reporting Reporting Reporting Republics, Experian and Equifax, General Lawyers of various US states, Canada Commissioner, Privacy Commissar and its provincial and international colleagues.

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