"The UK's National Crime Agency (NCA) said on Wednesday that a suspect had been detained in connection with recent cyberattacks that disrupted air travel at several major European airports. The suspect, said to be in his 40s, was arrested in southern England late on Tuesday. "Although this arrest is a positive step, the investigation into this incident is in its early stages and remains ongoing," read a statement by NCA Deputy Director Paul Foster."
""Cybercrime is a persistent global threat that continues to cause significant disruption to the UK," he added. Which airports were affected? The arrest comes after days of disruption at airports such as London's Heathrow, as well as the main Dublin, Brussels and Berlin airports due to "third-party ransomware" attacks. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Software from Collins Aerospace, a subsidiary of US defense giant Raytheon, was affected by the attack."
A suspect in his 40s was detained in southern England in connection with recent cyberattacks that disrupted air travel at major European airports. The National Crime Agency said the investigation is at an early stage. The disruptions affected London's Heathrow and the main Dublin, Brussels and Berlin airports and were linked to third-party ransomware that impacted software from Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon subsidiary. The software error forced staff to perform manual check-ins and baggage drops, causing significant delays and cancellations. Collins Aerospace stated it is investigating. Airport systems' interconnectivity has led to a rise in targeted cyberattacks in recent years.
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