Ransomware Chaos: European Airports Grounded by Hackers
Hackers pulled a virtual heist on airports across Europe, targeting the MUSE system through a ransomware attack. Heathrow, Brussels, and Berlin’s Brandenburg airports were hit, leading to over 100 delayed or canceled flights. Collins Aerospace is racing to fix the chaos while passengers hope their planes take off before their patience does.
Hot Take:
Breaking News: Even airports need a vacation from smooth operations sometimes! It seems our favorite European airports decided to play a game of “How to Train Your Passengers to Be Patient” over the weekend, courtesy of a ransomware attack that had them all grounded. Who knew the runway to chaos was just a hack away?
Key Points:
- Ransomware attack targets Collins Aerospace’s check-in and boarding systems.
- Major airports in London, Brussels, Berlin, Cork, and Dublin affected.
- The MUSE system, a multi-user system environment, was the main target.
- Over 100 flights delayed or canceled; passengers processed manually.
- European Union Agency for Cybersecurity and law enforcement involved.
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