November 6, 2023 at 10:48AM
The Allied Pilots Association (APA) is making progress in restoring its systems after a ransomware attack on October 30. The attack encrypted certain systems, but APA’s IT team, with external support, is working to restore functionality. Pilot-facing products and tools will be the main focus of restoration efforts, with full operations expected to resume soon. APA has reset all passwords on its website and is investigating the incident with cybersecurity experts. More details will be shared as the investigation progresses. American Airlines suffered a data breach earlier this year.
Summary:
The Allied Pilots Association (APA) has made progress in restoring its systems after being targeted in a file-encrypting ransomware attack on October 30th. APA’s IT team, supported by third-party experts, is working diligently to restore systems, with a focus on pilot-facing products and tools. Most functionality, including access to the alliedpilots.org website, has been restored, but all users are required to reset their passwords. APA has launched an investigation, in collaboration with cybersecurity experts, to determine the full scope of the incident. The type of ransomware used and potential data exfiltration are still unknown.