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SkyWest sues two former pilots, alleges hack stole personal data of nearly 5,000 employees

SkyWest Airlines has filed a lawsuit accusing two former pilots of hacking company systems and stealing personal information belonging to nearly 5,000 employees. The complaint alleges unauthorized access and exfiltration of employee data; SkyWest is pursuing civil remedies while internal and legal probes continue.

Discovered 2026-02-25T05:41:40.463131-08:00 | 2026-02-25T05:41:40.463131-08:00

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  • The lawsuit alleges an insider-driven breach that exposed personal information for nearly 5,000 SkyWest employees, triggering legal action and company investigations.
  • SkyWest is seeking civil remedies against two former pilots, underscoring carriers' use of litigation in response to alleged internal cyberattacks.
  • This follows other recent airline-related staff-data exposures, including a catering-supplier breach that revealed employee records (supplier hack exposing airline staff records).

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2026-02-25T05:41:40.463131-08:00
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