Summary
A ransomware cyberattack has disrupted major airports in the UK, Germany, and Belgium. The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) reported the involvement of law enforcement to handle the situation. Airports are working to restore systems affected by the attack.
Key Facts
- A cyberattack has impacted airports in the UK, Germany, and Belgium.
- The attack used ransomware, which is a software that locks data until a ransom is paid.
- ENISA is involved in investigating the attack.
- Automated check-in systems made by Collins Aerospace were particularly affected.
- Collins Aerospace is part of RTX, formerly Raytheon Technologies.
- Brussels and London’s Heathrow airports are working with Collins Aerospace to fix the issue.
- Some airports, like Berlin Brandenburg, still face disruptions.
- At Brussels Airport, traditional methods like using iPads are in place as interim solutions.
- A survey found malicious software is the most common cyberattack, with many companies experiencing ransomware attacks.
