WestJet Investigates Cybersecurity Breach Impacting Mobile App and Internal Systems

WestJet Airlines of Canada is currently investigating a cybersecurity incident that has disrupted access to its mobile app and certain internal systems, the airline announced in a statement on Friday. The breach has affected an unspecified number of users.

WestJet said that specialized internal teams are working closely with law enforcement agencies and Transport Canada to contain the impact and determine the full extent of the security breach.

“We are expediting efforts to safeguard sensitive data and personal information for both our guests and employees,” the airline said, while also noting it is too soon to speculate on the cause or scope of the incident.

Despite the disruption, a company spokesperson confirmed that WestJet’s flight operations remain safe and fully unaffected.

This incident adds to a growing trend of cyber threats targeting critical infrastructure in Canada. Earlier in April, energy company Emera and its subsidiary Nova Scotia Power reported unauthorized access to their networks and business servers.