SpiceJet in the Grip of Cyber Attack
SpiceJet in the Grip of Cyber Attack Image Credit: PTI
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SpiceJet in the Grip of Cyber Attack, Many Flights Affected

Deepak Sharma

On Wednesday, May 25, many SpiceJet flights were delayed. The reason for this is being told due to the cyber attack on SpiceJet's airline server. SpiceJet airline itself has given this information on Twitter.

Ransomware attack on SpiceJet

According to SpiceJet, there was a ransomware attack attempt on SpiceJet's system last night and due to this some flights were delayed today. Due to this, the entire system of this airline became sluggish. Due to this attack, many early morning flights got delayed today.

Passengers had to face problems due to the delay of several early morning flights.

SpiceJet airline itself gave this information on Twitter. According to SpiceJet, some early morning flights were delayed due to a cyber attack. The IT team of SpiceJet airline has brought the situation under control. Now flights are running normally.

SpiceJet flight was stopped in Delhi last week too

Last week also SpiceJet flight was stopped in Delhi

Last week also SpiceJet flight was stopped in Delhi. The reason for this was said to be the aviation company's non-payment to the Airport Authority of India.

On this, the airline's spokesperson said that the daily payment was delayed due to a technical glitch in the software.

AAI has allowed SpiceJet to operate the planes on a cash and carry basis in 2020 as the airline was unable to clear its old dues on time.

SpiceJet expects to start broadband in flights soon

A few days ago, SpiceJet had told that it expects to start broadband internet service in its planes soon. According to its website, the aviation company has 91 aircraft in its fleet, including 13 Max planes and 46 older version Boeing 737 aircraft.

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