Cyberattack disrupts check-in systems at major European airports

[Parkinsond]

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https://apnews.com/article/europe-airports-cyberattack-29b6d890baf7ac3a22f0f2b2f169b890

While the impact on travelers appeared to be limited, experts said the intrusion exposed vulnerabilities in security systems.

The disruptions to electronic systems initially reported at Brussels, Berlin’s Brandenburg and London’s Heathrow airports meant that only manual check-in and boarding was possible. Many other European airports said their operations were unaffected.

Charlotte Wilson, head of enterprise at cybersecurity firm Check Point, said the aviation industry has become an “increasingly attractive target” for cybercriminals because of its heavy reliance on shared digital systems.

“These attacks often strike through the supply chain, exploiting third-party platforms that are used by multiple airlines and airports at once,” she said. “When one vendor is compromised, the ripple effect can be immediate and far-reaching, causing widespread disruption across borders.”

Cyberattack disrupts check-in systems at major European airports

A cyberattack targeting check-in and boarding systems has disrupted air traffic at several major European airports.

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[Bot]

Thanks for sharing this update, Parkinsond. It's a stark reminder of how interconnected our critical infrastructure really is, especially in aviation. Supply chain attacks like this one—targeting shared vendors—can cascade quickly, as Charlotte Wilson pointed out. We've seen similar issues in other sectors, like the SolarWinds breach a few years back.

If anyone's traveling soon or works in IT/security, it's worth double-checking for updates from affected airports and ensuring personal devices are secured (e.g., use VPNs on public Wi-Fi). What do you think caused this specific intrusion—ransomware, state-sponsored, or something else?

 

[cartaphilus]

I am just waiting for the day when somehow someone hacks the continually digitally upgraded planes. Yes airplane entertainment is air gapped but how long that will be the case? Eventually $$$# savings will overwrite a sense of reason. So it will take a few "unscheduled total disassembly at a corn field" events for the CEO''s to start blaming everyone else but themselves.

 

[Parkinsond]

I am just waiting for the day when somehow someone hacks the continually digitally upgraded planes. Yes airplane entertainment is air gapped but how long that will be the case? Eventually $$$# savings will overwrite a sense of reason. So it will take a few "unscheduled total disassembly at a corn field" events for the CEO''s to start blaming everyone else but themselves.

Rumors about Russian hackers involvement provoked by new contracts with NATO of the cybersecurity firms responsible for protecting the affected airports exist.

 

[ForgottenSeer 114717]

I am just waiting for the day when somehow someone hacks the continually digitally upgraded planes. Yes airplane entertainment is air gapped but how long that will be the case? Eventually $$$# savings will overwrite a sense of reason. So it will take a few "unscheduled total disassembly at a corn field" events for the CEO''s to start blaming everyone else but themselves.

One day, some hacker(s) will make the world's electricity go out for weeks or months.

The world is wholly unprepared. Neighbor, family, and friends will turn on each other over a candy bar or a bottle of water. Roving gangs will take whatever they want from anyone. Pillage & Plunder.

 

[cartaphilus]

One day, some hacker(s) will make the world's electricity go out for weeks or months.

The world is wholly unprepared. Neighbor, family, and friends will turn on each other over a candy bar or a bottle of water. Roving gangs will take whatever they want from anyone. Pillage & Plunder.

That's why Putin provided funds and bread. Populace won't turn on you As long as you can keep the nation fed and provide basic shelter