Published 1 year ago

US airport websites knocked offline by Russian-speaking hackers

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More than a dozen public-facing airport websites, including those for some of the nation’s largest airports, appeared inaccessible Monday morning, and Russian-speaking hackers claimed responsibility. The attacks were first reported around 3 a.m. ET. The systems targeted do not handle air traffic control, internal airline communications and coordination, or transportation security. The attacker was within the Russian Federation, a senior official said. The websites for Des Moines International Airport, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport appeared impacted.

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The Guardian

Cyberattacks force over a dozen US airport websites offline

Russian-speaking hackers claim responsibility that targeted about 14 public-facing websites, including LaGuardia and O’Hare airports

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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CTV News

U.S. airport websites taken offline in co-ordinated attack by pro-Russia hackers

An apparently co-ordinated denial-of-service attack organized by pro-Russia hackers rendered the websites of some major U.S. airports unreachable early Monday, though officials said flights were not affected.

1 year ago·Canada

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The Independent

Russian hackers suspected over cyber attack on US airports

Websites for LaGuardia and Chicago O’Hare were targeted

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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Daily Express

Major US airports hit by cyberattack from 'within Russian Federation'

Some of America's largest airports were targeted on Monday by an attacker within Russian territory, senior officials told US outlets.

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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NDTV

Major US Airport Websites Disrupted By Suspected Russian Cyberattacks

The websites for a number of major US airports were briefly taken offline Monday after a cyberattack promoted by a pro-Russian hacking group.

1 year ago·New Delhi, India

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Associated Press News

Denial-of-service attacks knock US airport websites offline

The websites for some major U.S. airports appear to be recovering after having gone offline. Officials say flights have not been affected. A spokesman for Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport said

1 year ago·United States

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