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June 30, 2025

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Cybercrime Surge Hits Airlines Across North America
(SOURCE: DIGITAL WATCH)

According to the FBI and cybersecurity experts, a well-known cybercrime group has launched fresh attacks on the airline industry, successfully breaching the networks of several airlines in the US and Canada.

The hackers, identified as ‘Scattered Spider’, are known for aggressive extortion tactics and are now shifting their focus to aviation instead of insurance or retail, their previous targets.

 
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Airline Executives Discuss Data Fragmentation, AI Strategy and Consumer Behavior (PHOCUSWIRE)

Qatar Airways Celebrates Codeshare Flights with Philippine Airlines (TIMES AEROSPACE)

Oman Air Officially Joins Oneworld as 15th Member Airline (BTN EUROPE)

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Branded Residences in Asia Climbs to a Historic High with Thailand Leading by Market Share (4HOTELIERS)

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EcoCeres Secures SAF Deal with British Airways (THE ASSET)

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Turbulence Ahead: Annual Study Reveals Five Topics Dividing Business Travel Stakeholders in 2025 (SAP NEWS CENTER)

Business Travellers Take Greater Risks Abroad Than At Home, Says Survey (GLOBE TRENDER)

Business Travel in MENA Reaches $18bln in H1 2025 (ZAWYA)

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Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

French Polynesia - Domestic flight disruptions occurring in French Polynesia amid strike by airport workers, June 29. Confirm flight reservations.

South Korea - Heatwave forecast across most of South Korea through July 10. Health concerns likely. Localized transport and utility disruptions possible.

Turkiye - Authorities responding to wildfires in western Izmir Province, Turkiye, late June 29; Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport suspends flights.

United States - Protests against government policies likely to escalate, spread to new cities in US through at least early July; increased security likely.  

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