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JAL’s Systems Restored After Cyberattack Causes Flight Delays

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Japan Airlines (JAL) announced on Thursday that its systems were fully restored after a cyberattack earlier in the day disrupted domestic and international flights. The incident affected internal and external systems, prompting the airline to suspend same-day ticket sales temporarily.

The attack began at 7:24 a.m., causing malfunctions linked to a router, which JAL identified and resolved by shutting it down. Ticket sales for flights departing on Thursday resumed once the issue was addressed.

JAL confirmed that no customer data was leaked during the incident and reported no damage from computer viruses. Meanwhile, ANA Holdings, Japan’s other major airline, stated that its systems were unaffected by the cyberattack.

The disruption at JAL follows a similar incident earlier this week when American Airlines briefly grounded all flights for an hour on Christmas Eve due to a technical issue involving network hardware, affecting thousands of travelers.

 

Typhoon Bebinca Paralyzes Shanghai, Strongest Storm to Hit in 70 Years

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Typhoon Bebinca slammed into Shanghai on Monday, bringing the bustling metropolis of 25 million to a halt. Authorities reported that it was the strongest typhoon to directly strike the city in over seven decades, with wind speeds reaching 130 kilometers per hour (80 mph), equivalent to a Category 1 hurricane. The storm made landfall in an industrial suburb southeast of Shanghai around 7:30 a.m. local time, causing widespread travel disruptions during China’s Mid-Autumn Festival, a major three-day holiday.

Chinese state media confirmed that Bebinca is the most powerful storm to hit Shanghai since 1949. The China Meteorological Administration issued a red typhoon alert, its highest warning level, predicting strong winds and heavy rainfall across eastern China. The storm’s impact has been far-reaching, with all flights at Shanghai’s two major international airports canceled since Sunday night. Train and ferry services were largely suspended, and several highways and bridges in the area were shut down for safety.

The storm has also affected the city’s tourism sector, with popular destinations, including Shanghai Disney Resort, closing their doors on Monday. The timing of the typhoon, coinciding with the Mid-Autumn Festival, has upended holiday plans for many travelers, stranding them during what is normally a festive period.