Chaos Ensues as Europe's Skies Face Third Day of Cyber-Attack Aftermath
European airports, including Dublin, are grappling with a third day of disruption following a widespread cyber-attack on check-in and baggage systems. The incident, linked to Collins Aerospace's Muse software, has caused significant delays and required manual processing at several major hubs. Authorities are working to restore full functionality while advising passengers to allow extra time.
European airports, most notably Dublin Airport, have been experiencing a third consecutive day of significant disruption following a widespread cyber-attack that targeted crucial check-in and baggage systems. The incident, identified as a Europe-wide technical issue, has led to extended delays and manual processing for passengers, particularly affecting Terminal 2 at Dublin Airport.
The root cause of the disruption has been traced to a cyber-attack utilizing ransomware, which has scrambled automatic check-in systems across various airports. The affected software, known as Muse, is provided by Collins Aerospace, a subsidiary of the US aerospace and defense company RTX. Muse software is designed to allow multiple airlines to share the same check-in desks and boarding gates, making its compromise particularly impactful for airport operations.
At Dublin Airport, passengers are facing longer-than-usual check-in times as airlines resort to