EU says ransomware to blame for attack which caused chaos at airports


Hundreds of flights across Europe were cancelled and delayed after a ‘cyber-related disruption’ meant electronic customer check-in and baggage drop was taken offline.

The EU’s cybersecurity agency ENISA has confirmed the disruption was linked to a ransomware incident, but did not reveal which particular strain was to blame. “The type of ransomware has been identified. Law enforcement is involved to investigate,” a statement declared.

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Source: TechRadar News


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