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WestJet Airline Data Breach Exposes Passenger Information

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A major airline has confirmed it suffered a data breach in June after a third party gained unauthorized access to its internal systems. The incident exposed customers' personal information, which could include full names, dates of birth, mailing addresses, and travel document details such as passport numbers. The airline has stated that no financial information like credit card numbers or account passwords was compromised in the attack. The company has since resolved the issue and is notifying affected individuals. Impacted customers are being offered complimentary credit monitoring and identity theft protection services.

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