Japan Airlines Co. (TYO:9201) revealed on Thursday that it was the target of a cyberattack, which caused significant disruptions to both domestic and international flight operations. The attack, which began at 7:24 a.m. local time (2224 GMT), affected the airline’s internal and external systems, leading to delays and operational chaos.
In response to the breach, Japan Airlines temporarily disabled a router to contain the damage and suspended ticket sales for flights departing on Thursday. The airline is working to resolve the issue but has yet to provide an estimated timeline for full restoration of services.
As a result of the disruption, Japan Airlines’ stock price dropped by as much as 2.5%, reaching JPY 2,410.50 at the close of trading.
Meanwhile, ANA Holdings Inc. (TYO:9202), Japan’s other major airline, confirmed that its systems had not been impacted by the cyberattack, according to Reuters.
This incident follows a recent disruption faced by American Airlines Group (NASDAQ:AAL), which experienced a major technical glitch earlier this week. On Christmas Eve, American Airlines was forced to ground all flights for an hour due to a network hardware failure, impacting thousands of passengers.
As both airlines and passengers contend with increasing cyber threats, the industry’s vulnerability to such attacks has become a growing concern.
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