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Massive Cyberattack Disrupts Major European Airports' Operations

9/20/2025

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A cyberattack on September 19 disrupted check-in systems at major European airports, including Heathrow, Brussels, and Berlin.
Airports switched to manual check-in and boarding, causing significant delays and cancellations; Brussels Airport canceled half of its Sunday flights.
By Saturday afternoon, at least 29 flights were canceled, with hundreds more delayed.
Dublin and Cork airports experienced minor impacts, while Frankfurt Airport remained unaffected.
Experts raised concerns about vulnerabilities in third-party systems affecting critical infrastructure.

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A cyberattack on September 19 disrupted check-in systems at major European airports, including Heathrow, Brussels, and Berlin.
Airports switched to manual check-in and boarding, causing significant delays and cancellations; Brussels Airport canceled half of its Sunday flights.
By Saturday afternoon, at least 29 flights were canceled, with hundreds more delayed.
Dublin and Cork airports experienced minor impacts, while Frankfurt Airport remained unaffected.
Experts raised concerns about vulnerabilities in third-party systems affecting critical infrastructure.