Cyberattack hits TAP Air Portugal computers
"TAP was the target of a cyber-attack on the night of August 25. TAP's security mechanisms were promptly activated and any undue access blocked," the company said in a statement.
Portugal’s flag-carrier TAP was the target of a cyberattack on Thursday night, but flight security is guaranteed, and it has not been possible to conclude that there was improper access to customer data, the airline announced on Friday.
“TAP was the target of a cyber-attack on the night of August 25. TAP’s security mechanisms were promptly activated and any undue access blocked,” the company said in a statement.
According to the same statement, TAP teams have launched an investigation into the attack and “there is no risk” to the security of flights.
On the other hand, it was not possible to conclude that there was “undue access” to customers’ personal data.
“TAP’s contingency plan remains active, and the company is working in coordination with the authorities with powers in this area,” it stressed.
