EU Ransomware Attack Confirmed: Airport Travel Disrupted
▼ Summary
– European airport disruptions were caused by a ransomware attack, as confirmed by the EU’s cybersecurity agency ENISA.
– The attack targeted Collins Aerospace, a company that provides check-in systems to airports like Berlin, Brussels, and London Heathrow.
– The specific software affected was the MUSE passenger processing system, which allows multiple airlines to share airport infrastructure.
– Collins Aerospace is working with affected airports to restore services, but the perpetrators of the attack remain unknown.
– The incident has resulted in disruptions to check-in processes, flight delays, and cancellations since Friday night.
A significant ransomware attack has been confirmed as the source of widespread travel disruptions affecting major European airports. The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) acknowledged the incident on Monday, stating that a third-party ransomware event was responsible for the ongoing operational issues. While the agency confirmed the nature of the attack, it declined to provide further details at this stage.
The attack focused its efforts on Collins Aerospace, a key technology provider for airport operations. This company supplies critical check-in and passenger processing systems to several major international hubs, including airports in Berlin, Brussels, and London Heathrow. The specific software compromised is known as MUSE, a platform designed to allow multiple airlines to share check-in desks and boarding gate infrastructure efficiently.
According to initial reports, Collins Aerospace is actively collaborating with the affected airports to restore full service. The disruptions began impacting travelers on Friday night, leading to significant problems with passenger check-in, numerous flight delays, and a number of cancellations. The parent company of Collins Aerospace, defense contractor RTX, has not yet issued an official statement regarding the incident. The identity of the threat actors behind this cyberattack remains unknown, and an investigation is underway to determine responsibility.
(Source: TechCrunch)
