Russia's cyberattack paralyzed European airports: thousands of passengers stranded.

Cyberattack on European airports

According to The Sun: Experts believe that today's large-scale cyberattack on key airports in the UK and Europe was organized by Russians.

The criminals carried out an attack on the registration and boarding systems overnight, causing severe disruptions at Heathrow, Brussels, and Berlin airports.

According to Brussels Airport, the automated system was hacked, rendering it inoperative.

Airport staff had to switch to manual registration and boarding procedures, leading to huge delays and cancellations.

“This has a significant impact on flight schedules and will unfortunately lead to delays and cancellations,” the operator stated on their website.

Experts' Reactions

Western security analysts believe this was a Moscow-sponsored attack on NATO countries.

Security and policy expert Anthony Gleese told The Sun: “This is an attempt by Russia to show that Putin can destroy critical Western infrastructure 'at will'.”

“It is certainly the Russians behind these attacks on airports in London, Berlin, and Brussels.”

Security specialist Will Geddes stated that 'it is highly likely that Russia is behind this devastating cyberattack,' which he termed 'one of the largest' against Western countries.

Problems for Travelers

Collins Aerospace is one of the leading aerospace and defense companies in the world, and security incidents involving such a company raise serious concerns.

Travelers were advised to arrive at airports early: two hours for flights within the Schengen zone, and three hours for international flights.

Passengers, feeling frustrated, stood in long queues, impatiently waiting for their flights. One traveler shared their experience:

“I just arrived from Malta. I need to fly to Ireland for training,” said Derin, 19, adding that he had received insufficient information about the next flight.

Another passenger noted that his flight to Mumbai was delayed by an hour and a half, but he was not too concerned about it, mentioning that 'the terminals are overcrowded.'

This attack underscores the growing cybersecurity threat affecting critical infrastructures in European countries. In response to such attacks, it is necessary to strengthen security measures and preparedness for similar incidents, as disruptions at airports can have serious consequences for travelers and the aviation industry as a whole.