Cyber-Attackers Hit Sunwing Airlines https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/cyberattackers-hit-sunwing-airlines/ "A system that is up and running all the time, which never fails, was hacked," Williams told CP24. "They had a cyber-breach, and they've been unable to get the system up." Sunwing deals with delays for third day, blames cyber breach https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/sunwing-deals-with-delays-for-third-day-blames-cyber-breach-1.5868952 "A technical problem at Sunwing Airlines that continues to ground flights is being blamed on a data security breach at the company's third-party provider." ... "Aviation authorities in both Canada and United States want to ensure the system, provided by Chicago-based Airline Choice, is secure before it is reactivated." ... "Airline Choice said it has begun restoring some functionality to its systems and is working around the clock to restore service for its clients, which include dozens of airlines and cargo companies around the world."
Canadian airline Sunwing delays flights due to provider's data security breach https://www.insurancebusinessmag.com/ca/news/cyber/canadian-airline-sunwing-delays-flights-due-to-providers-data-security-breach-403392.aspx 22 Apr 2022 "Due to a cyber incident affecting a third-party provider, Canadian airline company Sunwing Airlines has been forced to delay its flights for days, disrupting the plans of thousands of passengers." "Chicago-based Airline Choice is a provider of passenger management software solutions for airlines, airports, and ground handlers. The company confirmed earlier this week that it was hit by a "data security event" on Sunday, which compromised its server networks and disabled its check-in system." ... "Neither Sunwing nor Airline Choice have provided a timeline for the restoration of the affected systems."
