The FBI has issued a warning about the Scattered Spider cyber crime group, which is now targeting the airline industry, with Hawaiian Airlines and WestJet reporting recent cybersecurity incidents. Scattered Spider employs social engineering tactics to deceive IT help desks, enabling them to bypass multi-factor authentication and gain unauthorized access. Once inside, they steal sensitive information and may deploy ransomware. The FBI is collaborating with industry partners to address these threats and assist affected organizations in bolstering their cybersecurity measures.
The FBI warns Scattered Spider cyber crime group is targeting airlines, exploiting social engineering to bypass security measures and gain access to sensitive data.
Both Hawaiian Airlines and WestJet have reported cyber incidents affecting their IT systems, emphasizing that the airline ecosystem as a whole is at risk.
Scattered Spider employs techniques to deceive IT help desks, such as impersonating employees, allowing them to bypass multi-factor authentication and access unauthorized accounts.
The FBI is collaborating with aviation partners to combat the rise of cyber threats, particularly focusing on protecting sensitive data in the airline industry.
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