EU works to restore airports after major cyberattack, says Commission

The European Commission is working closely with Eurocontrol, the EU Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA), national authorities, airports, and airlines to restore normal operations and support passengers following a large-scale cyberattack that disrupted check-in and boarding systems across numerous European airports, EC spokesperson Thomas Regnier told a press briefing, Report informs.

"While passengers continue to experience delays and disruptions, overall aviation safety and air traffic management remain unaffected," he said.

Media reports indicate that several of Europe's busiest airports are still struggling to resume full operations after the cyberattack, which occurred on Friday.

ENISA confirmed that ransomware was used to compromise the automated check-in systems:

"A specific type of ransomware has been identified, and law enforcement agencies are involved in the investigation," the agency stated.

Regnier stressed that the incident highlights the urgent need for full implementation of the EU's NIS2 cybersecurity directive:

"Aviation and transport are classified as critical sectors under NIS2. That's why the European Commission is urging all Member States to swiftly and effectively implement the directive, which is designed to enhance their cybersecurity resilience."