AirAsia ransomware attack: Probe ongoing to find source and impact of compromised data, says Fahmi


PETALING JAYA: Investigations are ongoing to find the source of the ransomware attack that compromised the personal data of five million passengers and all employees of AirAsia, says Fahmi Fadzil.

The Communications and Digital Minister said the ministry viewed the incident seriously, with personal information belonging to the airline’s passengers and staff being breached by hacker group Daixin Team.

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