ITEM 1: Hacking Update

We discovered today that last weekend's attack disconnected the link to our secure credit card transaction facility. The redirect of our URL simply broke the link to our account and those that tried to donate to DPA using the 2nd option received an error and could not enter their contribution. No data was compromised since we do not store data on our site, but no donations were received either.

The Donation Link has been restored and IMMEDIATELY donations began coming in. Because we have now been possibly harmed financially, the importance of completing this investigation properly just went up. We are dealing with a possible felony that could even result in time behind bars for those responsible. Having said that, we are moving forward with legal action to get to the bottom of the "WHO" and the "HOW". What we already know gets clearer every day.

A big decision will emerge when the name of the individual is confirmed. If it is a Delta Pilot, should we prosecute or forgive and forget? If that person takes responsibility, can we (all Delta Pilots) move on and allow them to finish their career without being ostracized? DPA believes Delta Pilots are professional enough to take the long view in the matter. We realize that this is just a campaign and at times, people make poor decisions and DPA leadership is susceptible to that problem as well. We haven't run our campaign perfectly, ALPA has made their mistakes as well and everyone can fall prey to escalating emotions. DPA believes we should be able to shake the hand of even the most ardent supporter of ALPA after we win and move on unified as Delta Pilots. It all depends on whether or not we feel we can resolve the situation peacefully and ensure it doesn't happen again.

"It's always darkest before the dawn."