Why Mobile Apps are the New Frontline in Airline Cybersecurity
Airlines now operate in a mobile-first world. From flight booking to boarding, passengers expect seamless digital experiences — but these conveniences come with rising cybersecurity risks. Mobile apps, APIs, and third-party systems have emerged as major targets in the aviation threat landscape.
In just two months of 2025, five airlines were hacked, highlighting the aviation industry as a growing target. Breaches like those at WestJet and Qantas show how attackers exploit mobile-related and third-party vulnerabilities to infiltrate systems.
Given that mobile apps are now integral to customer engagement and backend access, perimeter defenses are no longer sufficient. Approov’s Zero Trust solution secures mobile traffic at the source, ensuring only verified apps and legitimate requests reach your APIs.
Key Benefits of the Approov Solution
- Enhanced Security: Stops app cloning, credential theft, API abuse, and mobile-originated breaches.
- Operational Continuity: Blocks bot traffic and fraud that would otherwise disrupt systems and support.
- Monetary Savings: Reduces cloud spend from unauthorized API traffic and minimizes fraud losses.
- Reputation Protection: Prevents headlines like those from the Qantas and WestJet breaches.
- Flexibility & Resilience: Rotate secrets, revoke access, and block threats in real-time — no app update needed.