A third-party ransomware attack caused disruptions over the weekend at airports throughout Europe.
ENISA, the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity, revealed the attack and reported that the type of ransomware behind the offense “has been identified.” The attack disabled automatic check-in systems for passengers, causing significant delays.
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“The type of ransomware has been identified. Law enforcement is involved to investigate,” ENISA said in a statement.
The breach caused significant delays at airports throughout the continent, including in major hubs in London, Berlin, and Brussels, according to reports. As of Monday morning, there were reportedly still delays at Berlin’s airport that were associated with the attack. There were more travelers than usual at the airport due to the Berlin marathon that occurred over the weekend.
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Brussels Airport was also experiencing delays as of Monday, with an estimated 60 flights needing to be canceled due to the attack, reported CNN. They were forced to use iPads and laptops to help flight passengers check in online.
According to Reuters, the cyberattack on Europe’s airports comes as the number of cyberattacks has increased in recent months. Most recently, luxury automobile manufacturer Jaguar was the victim of an attack, which forced the company to restrict production briefly.