At least 24 domestic flights in Japan were delayed and some international flights were canceled entirely due to a cyberattack on the system network of Japan Airlines (JAL), the company reported, citing information from Kyodo, reports Focus.
The incident led to serious disruptions to the flight schedule, with thousands of passengers affected.
Cause of the disruption
Reports reveal that the problem stems from the part of the system used for baggage registration. The outages began early this morning, forcing JAL to suspend ticket sales for both domestic and international flights until the end of the day.
The company confirmed that the source of the attack was a compromised router, which was temporarily shut down as part of initial measures to contain the situation.
Measures to deal with the situation
Japan Airlines said it was taking the necessary steps to restore full functionality of its systems and ensure the safety of passengers. An investigation into the cyberattack is underway, with the aim of establishing the motives and scale of the intrusion.
Potential impact on the aviation sector
The incident raises important questions about the vulnerability of airlines' management systems to cyberattacks. Experts believe that such situations could lead to stricter regulations and increased cybersecurity measures in the sector.