Thursday, December 26, 2024 Japan Airlines (JAL), the nation’s second-largest carrier, restored its systems on Thursday following a significant cyberattack that caused delays to both domestic and international flights. The airline announced that the “large data attack” did not compromise customer information or impact safety, showcasing the swift response and robust measures in place to mitigate cyber threats. The cyberattack, suspected to be a Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attack, temporarily suspended ticket sales for flights departing on Thursday.
While the airline managed to contain the incident, delays were reported for 24 domestic flights, with disruptions exceeding 30 minutes in several cases. Problems with baggage check-in systems further compounded delays at major Japanese airports. Despite the disruption, operations resumed quickly, demonstrating the airline’s resilience in the face of cyber threats.
Get the Travel newsletter in your inbox. Japan Airlines’ prompt response minimized the impact of the cyberattack. The airline stated that its systems were back online and functioning normally after identifying the root cause of the issue.
A statement on X (formerly Twitter) confirmed that no customer data was leaked during the incident, ensuring public confidence in the airline’s cybersecurity protocols. Japanese media speculated that the attack was a DDoS attempt, a common tactic aimed at overwhelming systems and disrupting online services. These att.