Cyberattack Disrupts Major European Airports, Causing Widespread Flight Delays and Cancellations
European airports are struggling to restore normal operations following a significant cyberattack that targeted check-in systems, leading to massive disruptions across the continent. Passengers are facing delays and cancellations as the fallout from the attack continues. The EU cyber agency reported that ransomware was used to compromise airport software, holding it ransom and affecting several major airports, including Heathrow, Brussels, and Berlin. In response, Brussels Airport has requested airlines to cancel a substantial number of flights as operations remain severely impacted. While efforts are underway to rectify the situation, thousands of passengers are currently experiencing lengthy queues and uncertainty regarding their travel plans.
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