US EditionMan Arrested in U.K. over Alleged Cyberattack that Affected European Airports
A man in his 40s was arrested in West Sussex on suspicion of computer misuse following a ransomware attack that caused widespread flight cancellations and delays across major European airports.
- A man in his 40s from West Sussex was arrested by the UK National Crime Agency in connection with a cyberattack that disrupted airport systems across Europe, including Heathrow and Berlin, on September 19.
- The National Crime Agency announced that the arrest was made on suspicion of Computer Misuse Act offences, with the suspect released on conditional bail while the investigation continues.
- The cyberattack, confirmed by the EU Agency for Cybersecurity as a ransomware attack, targeted Collins Aerospace, owned by RTX.
- The cyberattack caused significant delays and cancellations at London Heathrow and Berlin airports, affecting thousands of passengers.
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Man arrested in connection with cyberattack that disrupted flights worldwide
A man was arrested in connection with a cyberattack that disrupted operations at several European airports, the U.K.'s National Crime Agency said.The incident, first reported on Sept. 19, impacted flights at London's Heathrow Airport and others over the weekend, according to the agency. The suspect was arrested in West Sussex, England, on Tuesday evening on suspicion of Computer Misuse Act offenses. Police described the suspect as a male in his …
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…
UK authorities have arrested a man on suspicion of involvement in a cyberattack that disrupted airport systems around the world.
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