Scandinavian airline SAS (SAS.ST) fell victim to a cyber attack on Tuesday evening, prompting urgent warnings to customers to avoid using its app. The attack reportedly paralyzed the airline’s website and led to the unauthorized access and leakage of customer information through its application. Karin Nyman, head of press at SAS, confirmed the attack, stating that the company was actively working to address the situation. Although the app was temporarily affected, SAS later declared the problem resolved.
The severity of the breach became evident as reports surfaced about customers logging into incorrect accounts through the SAS app, gaining access to the personal details of other individuals. This security lapse posed a considerable risk to customer privacy. The entire SAS website experienced downtime during the cyber attack, further underscoring the extent of the disruption caused by the breach.
The incident aligns with a concerning trend, as several Swedish companies and organizations have recently faced cyber attacks. In a broader context, the cyber threat landscape seems to be expanding, affecting not only private entities like SAS but also national institutions. This raises questions about the overall cybersecurity resilience of critical infrastructure, including airlines, and highlights the need for continuous vigilance and improvement in the face of evolving cyber threats.
