On Monday, the Allied Pilots Association (APA), the preeminent labour union representing 15,000 dedicated pilots of American Airlines, revealed that its systems fell victim to a ransomware attack. Established in 1963, the APA stands as the foremost independent trade union for pilots globally.
With a membership exceeding 15,000 pilots within the airline, the union made an announcement on its official website, disclosing the initial detection of the cyberattack on October 30. Engaging an undisclosed cybersecurity firm for a thorough examination, it was confirmed that the union had indeed fallen prey to a ransomware assault. This investigation revealed that certain systems had been subjected to encryption.
“As a result, the restoration of those systems has entailed a methodical and time-consuming process for our IT team and outside experts. As we work to recover from backups, we are also continuing to assess potential impacts to data, including member data. Investigations of this nature often take time to complete,” the experts said.
Collaborating closely with external specialists, the organization’s IT team is diligently engaged in the process of restoring their systems. Encouragingly, they reported that these efforts are steadily advancing, indicating that they are on track to reinstate certain services online in the near future.
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