Aviation

Air India server hacked, details of 45 lakh passengers leaked

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On Friday, a cyber-attack on Air India’s servers resulted in a major data breach that affected approximately 4.5 million of the airline’s customers. Passengers’ details, including passport and credit card information, were compromised as a result of the attack, according to a statement issued by Air India.

“As part of our dedication, we would like to notify you that SITA PSS, our data processor of the passenger service system, recently informed Air India of a data security breach involving personal data of some passengers, including yours,” the airline said in a message to the passengers whose data was stolen.

Air India said in it statement –

“We hereby address to you a personal communication of this data security incident. The breach involved some personal data registered between 26th August 2011 and 20th February 2021 with details that included name, date of birth, contact information, passport information, ticket information, frequent flyer data and also credit cards data,” it said.

– In March, Air India said its data processor SITA PSS had flagged a cyber-attack it was subjected to in the last week of February and said it led to the leak of personal data of some of the national carrier’s passengers.

– Air India, which assured its passengers that there was no evidence of any “misuse” of the data, said it is in touch with regulatory agencies in India and abroad over the attack.

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– The airlines also encouraged passengers to change their passwords after the breach, to ensure the safety of their confidential data.

– After the incident, the airline said it secured the compromised servers, engaged external specialists of data security incidents, notified and is in talks with the credit card issuers and reset the passwords of Air India frequent flyer programmes.

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“For more information, you can contact on email id aidata.helpdesk@airindia.in, or call on 01242641415 or visit the website www.airindia.in,” Air India said in its communique to the affected passengers. news status courtesy Hindustantimes

Aviation

Boeing, Antonov to Collaborate on Defense Projects

– MOU represents Boeing’s commitment to work with Ukrainian industry

– Includes exploring opportunities for collaborating on in-country support of Unmanned Aerial Systems

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed today by Boeing and Antonov Company to investigate potential collaboration on defense-related projects.

“We’re happy to keep collaborating with the Antonov Company to help Ukraine’s economic development and expansion,” stated Ted Colbert, CEO and president of Boeing Defence, Space, & Security.

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“This agreement demonstrates our ongoing efforts to find more opportunities to work with Ukrainian industry, which was underscored by our signing of the Ukrainian Defence Industry Compact earlier this year.”

The areas of potential collaboration identified in the agreement consist of training, logistical support and overhaul services for tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems utilized by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, which includes the ScanEagle. In addition, the companies will also explore opportunities for Antonov to provide engineering support to Boeing.

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“A strong, innovative, and efficient defense industry is key to sustainable economic development and national security, and we are extremely excited to collaborate with Boeing,” said Ievhen Gavrylov, CEO of Antonov Company.

This agreement brings a whole new level of opportunity to implement the latest and most effective solutions – in addition to the possibility of future projects with Boeing in the aerospace and defense industry.”