Japan Airlines System Hit by Cyber Attack

Japan Airlines (JAL) got attack, which began at 7:24 AM local time , targeted the airline’s internal and external network equipment, leading to system malfunctions that have impacted communication and operational processes.

JAL is the nation’s second-largest airline, reported a significant cyberattack on its systems early Thursday morning, causing disruptions to both domestic and international flight operations.

In 2022, a similar attack disrupted operations at a Toyota supplier, halting production at domestic plants for an entire day. More recently, in June 2024, the video-sharing platform Niconico suspended its services due to a large-scale cyberattack.