Cyberattack Paralyzed Airports in Europe: Thousands of Passengers Stuck in Lines.

Cyberattack Paralyzed Airports in Europe: Thousands of Passengers Stuck in Lines
Cyberattack Paralyzed Airports in Europe: Thousands of Passengers Stuck in Lines

Cyberattack Caused Disruptions at Airports in Europe

According to inkorr.com: A cyberattack on an external service provider caused significant disruptions at airports across Europe. Passengers had to wait a long time for check-in and boarding due to this incident. This was reported by

Glavkom
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Problems for Airports

According to the publication, BER Airport in Berlin was affected by the attack, leading to disruptions in some security systems. This could be the reason for the cancellation of some flights. Brussels Airport reports that it is currently operating only a manual check-in process, which may affect flight schedules. London Heathrow Airport also reported 'technical issues' that impacted its operations.

  • Frankfurt and Hamburg airports assured that they were not affected by the cyberattack and continue to operate as usual.

The service provider is already working on resolving the emerging issues. Passengers are warned about possible delays and cancellations of flights.

It is worth noting that the website of St. Petersburg's Pulkovo Airport was also a victim of a hacker attack. Due to the incident, the website's operations were suspended, and a technical message about ongoing works appeared on its main page. Passengers are advised to contact airlines directly for additional information regarding their flights.

Thus, the cyberattack on the external service provider caused serious disruptions at airports in Europe with delays in check-in and possible flight cancellations. Some airports have already taken measures to restore normal operations, but passengers are asked to be prepared for possible inconveniences.


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