<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>The FBI and cybersecurity firms have warned that a hacking group known as Scattered Spider is targeting airlines and the transportation sector.</li><li>Scattered Spider, comprised mainly of financially motivated English-speaking hackers, uses tactics like social engineering, phishing, and ransomware to steal data.</li><li>The hackers may target large corporations and their IT providers in the airline ecosystem, putting airlines and associated vendors at risk.</li><li>Recent intrusions have been reported by Hawaiian Airlines and WestJet, with the latter's cyberattack linked to Scattered Spider. This follows previous attacks on the retail sector and insurance industry.</li></ul>

FBI, cybersecurity firms say a prolific hacking crew is now targeting airlines and the transportation sector

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