Cyberattack Chaos: Europe’s Airports Stumble as MUSE System Crashes
A cyberattack on Collins Aerospace’s MUSE system turned some of Europe’s busiest airports into scenes from a 90s airport drama. Passengers found themselves in long lines as staff dusted off their manual boarding pass skills. While security screenings were fine, check-in involved more paper than a bureaucrat’s desk drawer.
Hot Take:
It seems like the only thing taking off smoothly at airports these days is cybercrime. With check-in systems grounded and passengers running on manual, this cyberattack was a first-class ticket to chaos. It’s like the hackers decided to play air traffic controller and sent everyone into a holding pattern of frustration. Let’s hope the next disruption doesn’t come with in-flight peanuts and a side of turbulence!
Key Points:
- Cyberattack on Collins Aerospace’s MUSE software caused airport chaos.
- Manual check-in procedures led to long lines and flight delays.
- Brussels, Heathrow, Berlin, Dublin, and Cork airports were notably affected.
- No passenger data theft reported, but investigation is ongoing.
- Incident highlights growing cybersecurity threats in aviation.
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