Privacy Commissioner started investigating the Westjet Cyber Security incident

Privacy Commissioner started investigating the Westjet Cyber Security incident

The Canadian Cabinet Commissioner has initiated an investigation into a Westjet Cyber Security incident in June. The Calgary-based airline initially informed the customers of a cyber security incident on 13 June, stating that “sophisticated, criminal third party” had unauthorized access to some of its servers and software systems. Westjet later stated that no credit or … Read more

Westjet says that hackers received ‘some data’, but no credit, debit or password information

Westjet says that hackers received 'some data', but no credit, debit or password information

Westjet says hackers managed to get “some data” illegally from their system during a violation more than a month ago. The Calgary-based airline initially informed the customers of a cyber security incident on 13 June, stating that “sophisticated, criminal third party” had unauthorized access to some of its servers and software systems. Westjet said without … Read more

Federal investigators deployed to check the fire of Westjet Engine at Vancouver Airport

Federal investigators deployed to check the fire of Westjet Engine at Vancouver Airport

Vancouver – Federal investigators have been posted at Vancouver International Airport after “small engine fire” in a Westjet flight from the United States. Canada’s Transport Safety Board says it was late Saturday night as the aircraft came to the gate. Westjet spokesperson Julia Kaiser says that the aircraft flew from Tampa, Florida, and after closing … Read more