All articles tagged with #system outage
Alaska Airlines experienced a significant IT failure leading to 400 flight cancellations and impacting 49,000 passengers, prompting the airline to rebook passengers, offer compensation, and bring in outside experts to improve system resilience.
A cyberattack on a service provider disrupted check-in and boarding systems at several major European airports, including Brussels, Heathrow, and Berlin, causing delays, cancellations, and operational challenges, with Brussels Airport canceling half of its flights on Sunday to manage the situation.
A system outage caused by a radar-related issue at UK air traffic control provider NATS led to over 150 flight cancellations and widespread disruption across UK airports, prompting airlines and passengers to demand accountability and improvements in resilience.
Ingram Micro, a major distributor, experienced a multi-day outage due to a ransomware attack by SafePay, which claimed to have accessed sensitive data and encrypted files, demanding a ransom within seven days. The company is working to restore systems and investigate the breach, which disrupted order processing and affected various services.
Ingram Micro has disclosed a ransomware attack on its internal systems, prompting immediate action including taking systems offline and launching an investigation with cybersecurity experts, as it works to restore affected services and minimize disruption.
UNFI, a major US grocery distributor, is experiencing ongoing disruptions due to a cyberattack that led to system shutdowns and limited customer order fulfillment, affecting grocery stores including Whole Foods.
United Natural Foods (UNFI), North America's largest wholesale distributor, experienced a cyberattack that forced system shutdowns, impacting customer orders and business operations. The company is investigating the incident with cybersecurity experts, has notified law enforcement, and is working to restore systems while maintaining service through workarounds. The nature of the attack and data theft, if any, remain undisclosed.
The FAA's outdated and underfunded air traffic control system caused significant outages at Newark Airport, risking safety and causing delays, highlighting the urgent need for modernization amidst ongoing systemic issues.
UnitedHealth Group's subsidiary, Change Healthcare, suffered a cyberattack, causing a system outage that has disrupted insurance claim processing for hospitals and pharmacies. The severity of the attack, suspected to be orchestrated by a nation-state, has prompted federal law enforcement agencies to get involved. UnitedHealth has taken down its payment systems and is working with security experts and law enforcement while notifying affected parties.
Kwik Trip, a convenience store chain, has confirmed that it experienced a cybersecurity incident, resulting in a system outage that has lasted for nearly two weeks. While there is no evidence of customer payment card information being compromised, experts believe it is likely a cyberattack involving ransomware. Cyberattacks targeting businesses are on the rise, with significant financial losses reported. Customers are advised to be cautious as their personal information may be at risk.
Thousands of guests at MGM Resorts on the Las Vegas strip, including hotels like Mandalay Bay and Bellagio, have been locked out of their rooms due to a cyber attack. The attack has affected company emails, reservations, booking, room keys, and casino slot machines. MGM Resorts is working with law enforcement and external cybersecurity experts to investigate the issue and determine its nature and scope. The company's website is currently unavailable, and guests are directed to call for reservations.
The Texas Department of Public Safety has canceled all driver's license appointments statewide for Wednesday due to an ongoing outage with the driver's license system. The outage is causing difficulties for individuals trying to renew or replace their licenses, obtain driver records, and verify eligibility. DPS is working to identify and resolve the issue that arose during system updates over the Labor Day weekend.
Some Texas DMV offices have reopened with limited services after a system outage affected all online and in-person services, including county tax offices and registration renewal locations. The 16 department offices across the state will reopen at noon on Friday. The Texas DMV takes cyber security seriously and advises consumers to remain vigilant in managing their accounts. Motor vehicle transactions could not be processed on Friday due to the statewide system outage, but updates will be provided on the department's social media sites and website when additional information is available.
All Texas DMV service centers are closed on Friday due to a system outage, affecting all online and in-person vehicle-related services including county tax offices and registration renewals. DMV-related services will also be unavailable at grocery stores, title offices, and vehicle dealerships. However, driver's license services are not affected.
The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles experienced a system outage affecting all online and in-person services, including county tax offices and registration renewal locations. All systems have since come back online, and TxDMV Regional Service Centers will reopen at noon. The department handles vehicle registrations and titles, as well as license plates.