Air Côte d’Ivoire Confirms Cyberattack That Disrupted Information Systems
Summary
Air Côte d’Ivoire confirmed a February 8 cyberattack that affected parts of its information systems and prompted business continuity measures. INC claims it stole 208 GB of data; authorities and experts are investigating.
Key points
- Air Côte d’Ivoire said a February 8 cyberattack affected parts of its information systems.
- The airline activated business continuity plans and deployed technical teams to support flights and other operations.
- The INC ransomware gang claims it stole 208 GB of data and threatened to publish it unless a ransom was paid by February 24.
- The airline notified France’s ANSSI and Côte d’Ivoire’s ARTCI; CI-CERT and international experts are investigating the incident and potential data breach.
- The airline said it was working with authorities to limit consequences and maintain flight operations.
Article Details
- Victim Organization
- Air Côte d’Ivoire
- Victim Domain
- Unknown
- Incident Type
- Cyberattack; ransomware-related data theft and extortion claimed by INC
- Affected Records
- Not disclosed
- Affected Data Size
- INC claimed that 208 GB of data was stolen; this was not confirmed in the article.
- Operational Impact
- The airline confirmed that parts of its information systems were affected and activated business continuity plans. Technical teams assisted with flights and other operations. No flight cancellations were reported, and the airline said its flight program would continue.
- Ransom Or Extortion
- INC threatened to publish the allegedly stolen data unless an undisclosed ransom was paid by February 24.
- Claim Status
- claimed