EU says ransomware to blame for attack which caused chaos at airports

• EU confirms cyberattack linked to ransomware hit airports in Europe
• Flights were cancelled and delayed in the disruption
• More tech disruption has also hit Dallas Fort Worth Airport

Hundreds of flights across Europe were cancelled and delayed after a ‘cyber-related disruption’ meant electronic customer check-in and baggage drop was taken offline.

The EU’s cybersecurity agency ENISA has confirmed the disruption was linked to a ransomware incident, but did not reveal which particular strain was to blame.

"The type of ransomware has been identified. Law enforcement is involved to investigate," a statement declared.

Extended disruptions

The attack targeted Collins Aerospace, particularly a product called ARINC cMUSe, a “next-generation common-use passenger processing system solution that allows ...