Hackers threaten Flydubai with leak of Boeing performance tool and 737 data
The cybercriminal group Everest demands talks within six days, claiming to hold source code for Boeing calculation tools, 737 NG training suites, and crew records.
Cybercrime group Everest has threatened to release confidential operational software and personnel files allegedly stolen from Flydubai. The extortion group gave the carrier a six-day ultimatum to open negotiations, though no data samples have yet been published to verify the claim, and Flydubai has not issued any comment.
According to reports, the stolen material includes an installation package of version 3.2 of the Boeing Performance Engineers Tool, used to compute takeoff performance, landing distances, and the effects of an engine failure. The hackers claim to hold 2,827 Java source files, with over 2,000 marked as proprietary trade secrets of the aircraft manufacturer.
The data listing also contains extensive Boeing 737 NG pilot training curricula covering aircraft systems, winter operations, low-visibility procedures, and challenging approaches such as Kathmandu. Everest also claims possession of internal flight operations instructions, a confidential CFM engine manual, Airbus documents, and aviation reference manuals.
Furthermore, the hackers assert they extracted 17,053 employee records dating from 2009 to 2020. This personal database allegedly covers 2,862 staff members, including flight crew, cabin personnel, and instructors, detailing names, employee IDs, and completed training courses.
Why it matters for your training
Flight crews rely directly on the operational integrity of dispatch and calculation tools, while compromised training databases increase targeted phishing risks for airline personnel.
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