Cyberattack disrupts systems, causes delays at major European airports

A cyberattack targeting Collins Aerospace's MUSE software disrupted check-in and boarding systems at several major European airports on Friday. Brussels, Berlin Brandenburg, and Heathrow airports experienced manual check-in procedures, leading to flight delays and cancellations. While the impact was limited, with most airports unaffected, the incident highlighted vulnerabilities in the aviation industry's reliance on third-party systems. Collins Aerospace is working to restore full functionality, and experts are investigating the attack's origins, speculating it might be vandalism rather than extortion.

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