HardBit Havoc: Ransomware Chaos Grounds European Airports!
HardBit ransomware: the digital version of losing your luggage at the airport. Collins Aerospace struggles to boot out cybercriminals while major European airports face delays, cancellations, and an unintended game of hide-and-seek with hackers.
Hot Take:
Looks like HardBit ransomware is back with a bang, or should we say a “hard hit” on Collins Aerospace! If only these hackers put as much effort into negotiating ransom amounts as they do into ruining everyone’s travel plans, we’d have a new breed of cyber mediators. Maybe they should consider offering a frequent flyer program for all the flights they’ve managed to delay!
Key Points:
– HardBit ransomware hit Collins Aerospace, impacting major European airports.
– The ransomware gang is willing to negotiate ransoms based on cyberinsurance policies.
– Collins Aerospace struggled to remove the malware, with reinfections occurring.
– A suspect was arrested in the UK, linked to the attack, but later released on bail.
– Flight delays and cancellations reported at major airports like Heathrow and Berlin.