Cyberattacks Hit North American Airlines

North American airlines, including WestJet, Hawaiian Airlines, and American Airlines, have been targeted by cybercriminals linked to the group Scattered Spider, which specializes in hacking into companies to facilitate ransomware attacks. The FBI and cybersecurity firms warn that this group is actively attacking the aviation industry, with some airlines experiencing disruptions, though most flights continue to operate safely. The attacks are part of a broader pattern of cyber threats to the transportation sector.