Un piratage informatique coûte 5 millions de dollars US à Ryanair après un virement électronique frauduleux vers une banque chinoise. | sur The Irish Times

Source : Ryanair falls victim to €4.6m hacking scam via Chinese bank

Ryanair falls victim to €4.6m hacking scam via Chinese bank

CAB investigates after funds are taken from airline’s account by electronic transfer.

Ryanair has been hit by a criminal scam in which about $5 million (€4.6 million) was taken from one of its bank accounts. The Irish Times has learned that the funds were removed from a Ryanair account last week by electronic transfer via a Chinese bank. The fraud came to light on Friday and the Criminal Assets Bureau in Dublin was asked to assist in its recovery via counterpart agencies in Asia.

“Ryanair confirms that it has investigated a fraudulent electronic transfer via a Chinese bank last week,” the airline said in a statement on Tuesday night.“The airline has been working with its banks and the relevant authorities and understands that the funds – less than $5 million – have now been frozen. “The airline expects these funds to be repaid shortly, and has taken steps to ensure that this type of transfer cannot recur.

Legal proceedings

“As this matter is subject to legal proceedings, no further comment will be made,” said the Dublin-based airline, which is run by Michael O’Leary. It is not clear precisely how the hacking scam was operated or who was behind it. Ryanair uses dollars to buy fuel for its 400-plus Boeing 737-800 aircraft. It is these funds that are believed to have been tapped in this illegal transfer…

Source : Ryanair falls victim to €4.6m hacking scam via Chinese bank