Topic: airport operations
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Cyberattack Grounds Check-Ins at Major European Airports
A cyberattack on Collins Aerospace's MUSE software disrupted automated check-in and baggage systems at major European airports, forcing a switch to slower manual processes. The incident highlighted a critical vulnerability in the aviation sector's digital supply chain, as the attack targeted a th...
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Waymo Cleared for Autonomous Vehicle Testing at SFO
Waymo has received a permit to test autonomous vehicles at San Francisco International Airport, a key step toward launching commercial service there. The testing will follow a three-phase plan, starting with a specialist in the vehicle and eventually leading to paid public rides. Initial commerci...
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Waymo Cleared for San Francisco Airport Rides
Waymo has received approval to test its autonomous vehicle service at San Francisco International Airport, a key step in expanding into a high-traffic market. The rollout will occur in three phases: testing with a safety driver, driverless trials, and eventually public commercial service, startin...
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NCA Arrests HardBit Ransomware Suspect in Airport Attack
British investigators arrested a suspect in West Sussex for a ransomware attack that severely disrupted European air travel by targeting critical airport systems. The attack has been linked to the HardBit ransomware group and exploited basic security flaws in Collins Aerospace's ARINC vMUSE softw...
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