A ransomware attack on Collins Aerospace disrupted check-in systems at major European airports, causing delays and cancellations. The threat actor remains unidentified, but manual procedures helped mitigate some impacts; the incident highlights ongoing cyber risks in the aviation sector. #CollinsAerospace #RTX #ScatteredSpider
Keypoints
- A suspected ransomware attack targeted Collins Aerospace’s passenger check-in systems at multiple European airports.
- The attack led to long lines, flight delays, and cancellations over the weekend.
- ENISA identified the incident as a “third-party ransomware incident,” but the attacker remains unknown.
- Manual check-in and baggage processing helped reduce the disruption’s severity.
- The aviation sector continues to face cyber threats from groups like Scattered Spider targeting airline systems.
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