EU cyber agency says airport software held to ransom by criminals

The EU's cybersecurity agency has reported that a software system used by airports across Europe has been targeted by criminal hackers, demanding a ransom payment. This incident has led to the cancellation of nearly half of the outgoing flights at Brussels Airport on Monday. The affected software is used for flight planning and scheduling, which is crucial for the smooth operation of airports. The hackers have encrypted the system, rendering it unusable until the ransom is paid. The EU's cyber agency has urged airports and airlines to take immediate action to secure their systems and minimize the impact of the attack. They have also called for international cooperation to identify and apprehend the perpetrators. The incident highlights the growing threat of cybercrime to critical infrastructure and the need for robust cybersecurity measures to protect essential services. Airports and airlines are now working to restore normal operations as quickly as possible, while authorities continue to investigate the attack.