A third-party ransomware attack caused disruptions over the weekend at airports throughout Europe.
ENISA, the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity, revealed the attack and reported that the type of ransomware behind the offense “has been identified.” The attack disabled automatic check-in systems for passengers, causing significant delays.
“The type of ransomware has been identified. Law enforcement is involved to investigate,” ENISA said in a statement.
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The breach caused significant delays at major airports throughout the continent, including in major airports in London, Berlin, and Brussels, according to reports. As of Monday morning, there were reportedly still delays at Berlin’s airport that were associated with the attack. There were more travelers than usual at the airport due to the Berlin marathon that occurred over the weekend.
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