<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>WestJet is facing a cyber incident that has impacted its services, including its website and mobile app.</li><li>The airline has confirmed the cybersecurity incident and is investigating with specialized internal teams, law enforcement, and Transport Canada.</li><li>No specific details have been disclosed regarding the threat actors, timing, method, or motivation behind the attack.</li><li>No entity has claimed responsibility for the cyberattack at this time.</li><li>As of an update posted on June 15, guests may experience intermittent interruptions or errors while using WestJet's app and website, as the company works to resolve the issues.</li><li>Operations are reported to be stable, with no impact on safety at this time.</li><li>When network disruptions occur due to cyberattacks, it often indicates a ransomware attack, which encrypts data and may involve data exfiltration for leverage.</li><li>Companies typically shut down systems to prevent further damage and encryption in such situations.</li><li>WestJet, a major Canadian airline, operates about 180 aircraft and serves nearly 100 destinations across 30 countries.</li></ul>

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