Regional airline suffers cyberattack

Air Creebec says it is examining a cyber attack that potentially exposed personal information belonging to employees, passengers and business partners. The incident involved unauthorized access to certain administrative systems in late October, with files that may contain sensitive data being taken.

The airline has not yet established how many individuals may be affected, stating that an interim evaluation makes precise numbers hard to determine. The company emphasizes that it is working to identify whose information was accessed and what protections may be needed for those impacted.

Air Creebec notes that its aircraft and flight operations run on a separate network from the compromised systems. Cybersecurity specialists have been brought in to investigate the incident and strengthen its defenses.

Industry experts cited by Air Creebec discuss evolving cyber threats, including the use of artificial intelligence by attackers to identify vulnerabilities. They stress the importance of software updates, robust security measures, and multi-factor authentication.

In guidance for the public, Air Creebec has posted information and tools on its website to help individuals protect themselves, and a dedicated phone line for questions is expected to be available soon. The airline says affected individuals will be contacted directly with details on measures and next steps.