By James Pearson LONDON (Reuters) -Cybercriminals are taking greater risks by hitting high-profile targets to get bigger payoffs and boost their online reputational clout, cybersecurity experts said, after a weekend hack crippled airport check-in systems across Europe and stranded thousands of passengers. The European Union’s cybersecurity agency ENISA confirmed on Monday that the hack on…
Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways is closely monitoring a cyberattack on European check-in and boarding systems after one of its flights to the city was delayed because of the incident. Cathay Pacific said in a statement on Sunday that flight CX294 travelling from Brussels to Hong Kong had been affected by the cyberattack,…
A cyberattack on US-based aviation technology provider Collins Aerospace has crippled some of Europe’s busiest airports, forcing thousands of passengers to face lengthy delays and flight cancellations on Saturday (September 20). London’s Heathrow Airport—Europe’s busiest hub—along with Brussels Airport and Berlin Airport have been hit the maximum, affecting check-in and boarding systems across the continent….
By Tim Hepher CWMBRAN, Wales (Reuters) -Tucked beneath the armrest of a luxury business class seat in a factory in Wales lies a clue to a global aviation bottleneck that has left many airlines waiting impatiently for new jets. Before the armrest can support the pampered elbow of a premium passenger, a complex manufacturing jigsaw…