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Hawaiian Airlines Cybersecurity Event Disrupts IT Systems, Flights Unaffected

Authorities have launched an investigation led by cybersecurity experts under FAA supervision.

Hawaiian Airlines airplanes on the runway at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S. April 28, 2020. REUTERS/Marco Garcia/File Photo
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Overview

  • Reported on June 26, the cybersecurity event interrupted unspecified IT operations across Hawaiian Airlines’ network.
  • The Federal Aviation Administration has confirmed there was no impact on safety and continues to monitor the airline’s response.
  • Notices about the incident were published on both Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines websites to inform customers and staff.
  • Hawaiian Airlines engaged external cybersecurity specialists and relevant authorities to investigate and remediate the affected systems.
  • The breach follows last week’s cyberattack on WestJet Airlines, underscoring rising concerns over vulnerabilities in carrier networks.