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Cyberattack Threat Looms Over Airlines

A group of teenage hackers, Scattered Spider, poses a significant threat to the airline industry, according to the FBI.

Their sophisticated attacks involve stealing data to extort money and deploying ransomware to disrupt operations.

Airlines like WestJet and Hawaiian Airlines have already fallen victim to these cyberattacks, highlighting the vulnerability.

The FBI urges heightened cybersecurity measures and is working with airlines and tech providers to combat this threat.

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Original: Mashable

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#Cybersecurity #Airlines #Hackers #FBI #Ransomware

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