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What happened with the cyberattack in Europe?

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A cyberattack on Collins Aerospace disrupted check-in and boarding systems at major European airports, causing widespread delays, cancellations, and long queues. Airports like Heathrow, Berlin, and Brussels were affected, forcing staff to process passengers manually. Authorities advised travelers to check flight status before heading to airports.

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Travelers stranded as cyberattack disrupts major European airports

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  • A cyberattack disrupted operations at several major European airports.
  • The attack targeted a provider of check-in and boarding systems, causing delays and cancellations. 9s
  • Collins Aerospace confirmed technical issues; parent company RTX acknowledged a cyber-related disruption. 14s
  • At least 29 flights were cancelled at Heathrow, Berlin, and Brussels; other airports also reported issues. 38s
  • Authorities are investigating, with the incident reflecting a rise in global cyberattacks. 1m 21s
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Travelers stranded as cyberattack disrupts major European airports
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Reuters
3 hours ago
Travelers stranded as cyberattack disrupts major European airports

A cyberattack on a provider of check-in and boarding systems caused delays and cancellations at Heathrow, Berlin, and Brussels.

Cyberattack causes chaos at European airports
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DW News
20 hours ago
Cyberattack causes chaos at European airports

Dozens of flights delayed or cancelled at Heathrow and Berlin due to a cyberattack on a service provider for check-in and boarding.

Flight chaos as UK, European airports hit by cyberattack
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Al Jazeera
20 hours ago
Flight chaos as UK, European airports hit by cyberattack

Long queues and delays at Heathrow, Brussels, and Berlin after a cyberattack on Collins Aerospace, which handles check-in systems.

Cyberattack cripples major European airports
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Africanews
1 day ago
Cyberattack cripples major European airports

A cyberattack hit check-in and boarding systems, crippling air traffic and causing widespread delays at major airports.

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