Man Arrested in U.K. over Alleged Cyberattack that Affected European Airports

Man Suspected of Ransomware Attack on European Airports Arrested

A man in his 40s was arrested in West Sussex on suspicion of Computer Misuse Act offences after a ransomware attack on Collins Aerospace disrupted baggage and check-in systems at Heathrow and other European airports. Cyberattack Against Aviation Technology Company Continues To Disrupt Traffic at European Airports The incident caused hundreds of flight delays, forcing some airlines to check in passengers manually. Collins Aerospace is rebuilding…

UK arrests man in airport ransomware attack that caused delays across Europe

Travellers wait in terminal 4 at Heathrow Airport. The UK’s National Crime Agency arrested a man in West Sussex in connection with a ransomware attack that caused significant flight delays last week and forced many airlines to check passengers and luggage manually. The cyberattack impacted several airports across Europe, including London’s Heathrow and Berlin’s Brandenburg. The agency shared little about the arrest in its announcement today oth…

Britain's NCA arrests man over European airport cyberattacks

British authorities arrested a man in connection with cyberattacks that led to days of flight delays at some of Europe's busiest airports.

UK arrests man in connection to cyberattack on European airports

‘Although this arrest is a positive step, the investigation into this incident is in its early stages and remains ongoing,’ said the UK NCA’s Paul Foster.

Suspect arrested in the UK over airport cyberattacks

British authorities detained a man in his 40s over a series of cyberattacks that grounded flights at major European airports. Such attacks against transport hubs are on the rise.