EU cyber agency says airport software held to ransom by criminals
The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) has reported that criminals successfully held airport software to ransom recently. The incident took place last week at an undisclosed European airport. The cybercriminals managed to infiltrate the airport’s computer systems and demanded a significant ransom to release control of the software.
ENISA has warned that such attacks on critical infrastructure pose a severe threat to public safety and security. In a statement, the agency urged airports and other critical organizations to enhance their cybersecurity measures to prevent future incidents.
Airport authorities have confirmed the ransomware attack but have not disclosed the amount of ransom demanded by the criminals. They have assured the public that flight operations were not impacted during the incident and that no personal data breach occurred.
The motives behind the attack remain unclear, as the cybercriminals have not been identified yet. Investigations are ongoing to track down the perpetrators and bring them to justice.
The incident serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities present in critical infrastructure systems and the increasing threat of cyber attacks on essential services.
Sources Analysis:
ENISA – The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity is a reliable source in the field of cybersecurity and digital infrastructure. It aims to enhance cybersecurity across Europe and provide expert advice to the EU and its member states.
Airport Authorities – As a directly involved party, the airport authorities have firsthand knowledge of the ransomware attack. Their statements should be considered reliable, with a possible interest in maintaining public trust and ensuring passenger safety.
Fact Check:
The incident taking place at an undisclosed European airport – Unconfirmed claims. This information has not been verified independently due to the undisclosed nature of the airport for security reasons.
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