WestJet Airlines said today that some of its customers’ personal information was stolen in a June cyberattack, though the carrier maintains that sensitive financial data was not compromised.
The Calgary-based airline disclosed that a “sophisticated, criminal third party” gained access to its systems on June 13. While credit card numbers, expiration dates, CVV codes, and user passwords were not taken, investigators found that passenger records – including names, contact details, reservation documents, and information tied to customer accounts – were exposed.
“Containment is complete, and some additional system and data security measures have been implemented,” the airline said in a statement, adding that further analysis is ongoing. WestJet has retained Cyberscout to provide fraud assista