Thomas Cook (India) Ltd, a leading travel services provider, has fallen victim to a cyber attack targeting its IT infrastructure, the company announced on Tuesday.
The breach has led to significant disruptions in its operations, prompting the company to take immediate action by shutting down affected systems and initiating a comprehensive investigation.
The cyberattack was first reported in a regulatory filing to the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), where Thomas Cook (India) disclosed the incident without specifying the exact timeline of the attack.
The company stated, “Immediately upon becoming aware of the incident, we have taken the necessary steps to investigate and respond to the incident, including shutting down affected systems.”
Response to the Breach
In response to the breach, Thomas Cook (India) has engaged leading cybersecurity experts to assess the extent of the damage and to implement remedial actions.
“We are working with leading cyber security experts to support our investigation and identify the extent of the issue and take remedial action as necessary,” the company added. This collaboration aims to contain the breach, secure the systems, and restore normalcy to its operations.
The impact of the cyberattack was evident as Thomas Cook India’s website displayed an Error 503, indicating that the site was temporarily unavailable due to the attack. This disruption has affected the company’s online presence, potentially impacting customer bookings and services.
The financial implications of the attack are yet to be fully assessed, but Thomas Cook (India) reported a robust financial performance in the second quarter of the fiscal year 2025, with a 39.8% year-on-year surge in net profit to ₹72 crore and an 8.7% increase in revenue from operations to ₹2,003.8 crore.
However, the cyber incident could pose challenges to its ongoing operations and financial stability if not addressed promptly.
The company’s shares experienced a slight dip, closing at ₹195.55, down by ₹1.05 or 0.53% on the BSE following the announcement of the cyberattack. This reflects investor concerns over such security breaches’ potential operational and reputational risks.
Thomas Cook (India) has not disclosed further details regarding the nature of the attack or the potential compromise of customer data. However, the focus remains on restoring services and ensuring the company’s IT infrastructure is secure against future threats.
As Thomas Cook (India) works to mitigate the effects of this attack, the broader implications for cybersecurity in corporate India will likely be a topic of discussion in the coming days.
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