U.K. Police Arrest Suspect in European Airport Cyberattack

British man arrested over cyberattack disrupting major European airports' operations, impacting check-in systems and causing delays.

By Content Team

Sep 25, 2025

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British police arrested a man in his 40s in West Sussex on Tuesday over a cyberattack that disrupted major European airports last weekend. The attack hit Berlin, Brussels, and London Heathrow airports starting Friday, forcing staff to handwrite boarding passes and use backup systems.

The cyberattack targeted Collins Aerospace software used for check-in, boarding passes, and baggage handling. Berlin Airport warned Wednesday that disruptions could continue for several more days as technicians work to restore secure systems. Heathrow reported most flights were operating normally by Tuesday.

The suspect was released on conditional bail while the National Crime Agency continues investigating.

Source: CBS News

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