A cyberattack on a key aviation software provider, Collins Aerospace, has caused significant flight disruptions at several major European airports, including London’s Heathrow, Berlin, and Brussels. The hack, which began late Friday, affected the company’s MUSE software used for check-in and boarding, leading to long queues, dozens of cancellations, and delays over the weekend.
The disruption has highlighted the vulnerability of critical infrastructure that relies on third-party suppliers. Airport officials and aviation data providers reported that while the situation eased significantly by Sunday, some delays continued as airports were forced to switch to manual check-in processes.
This incident is the latest in a string of high-profile cyberattacks that have affected various industries, from healthcare to autos. Other recent breaches include one at carmaker Jaguar Land Rover that halted production and another that caused Marks & Spencer to suffer losses in the hundreds of millions of pounds. Regional regulators are now investigating the origin of the cyberattack on Collins Aerospace.
