EU cybersecurity agency confirms ransomware attack behind airport disruptions

BRUSSELS

The EU Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) on Monday confirmed that the recent cyber incident causing disruption to airports' operations across Europe was a ransomware attack.

In a statement to Anadolu, ENISA said it is working at the European level to support member states' response efforts.

The agency stressed that the CSIRTs Network, which brings together national incident responders, and CyCLONe, the network of national authorities for cyber crisis management, are engaged in active information exchange on the matter.

"We would like to update you that the cyberattack is confirmed to be a ransomware attack," the agency added.

A cyberattack on a third-party system provider has caused widespread flight disruptions at several major European airports, including London’s Heathrow, along with Brussels and Berlin airports, authorities said Saturday.

Brussels Airport canceled at least four flights, including departures to Rwanda and Amsterdam, after a cyberattack disabled automated check-in and boarding systems.

Berlin Airport reported longer wait times, while London Heathrow cited a "technical issue" at Collins Aerospace, which provides check-in systems to airlines worldwide.