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Japan Airlines Cyberattack Causes Flight Delays

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✈️💻 Japan Airlines faces cyberattack, causing flight delays during peak travel season. On December 26, 2024, Japan Airlines (JAL) reported a cyberattack that disrupted its network, leading to delays for over 20 domestic flights. The airline quickly identified the issue as a data overload attack, which did not compromise flight safety or customer data. Ticket sales were temporarily halted but resumed after a few hours. The incident raised concerns about Japan’s cybersecurity, especially as the country enhances its defense capabilities. Other airlines, including ANA Holdings, were unaffected, but the attack coincided with the busy year-end holiday travel period, resulting in crowded terminals at airports like Tokyo’s Haneda.

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