A cyberattack briefly disrupted South African Airways’ website, app, and systems, but core flight operations remained unaffected.
SAA activated disaster and continuity protocols immediately, enabling the resumption of impacted systems on the same day.
Investigation into the cyberattack is ongoing with the assistance of independent digital forensic experts to determine the root cause and full scope of the security breach.
The incident was reported to national authorities for criminal investigation, and steps are being taken to enhance security measures and mitigate potential risks.