Gulf Air reports data breach, critical systems unaffected

Bahrain's national airline, Gulf Air, reported a security breach within its IT system that led to potential unauthorized access to its email and client database. In response to the breach, Gulf Air activated its emergency plans to mitigate any further risk from the breach and has since been working in close collaboration with law enforcement and other relevant authorities to investigate the scope and implications of the incident.

The airline acknowledged the breach might have resulted in some personal information being compromised, but did not provide any details of the breach or the affected individuals.

Despite this setback, Gulf Air assured the public that its critical systems, including those necessary for its flight operations, were not affected by the incident, ensuring that there was no impact on their flight schedules.

As part of its public statement, Gulf Air conveyed its deep regret over the event and any trouble it may have caused to its customers, underscoring the seriousness with which it treats such security matters.