Arrest made in Heathrow airport cyberattack case
The arrest marks a significant step in uncovering the source of the cyberattack that left travellers facing long delays and manual check-ins across major airports.
A 40-year-old man has been arrested in West Sussex in connection with a cyberattack that caused major disruption across several European airports, including London’s Heathrow. The arrest was confirmed by the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA), which is leading the investigation.
The incident targeted Collins Aerospace, a key provider of airline baggage and check-in software. The attack triggered system failures that forced staff at multiple airports to revert to manual check-in processes, resulting in hundreds of flight delays and frustration for passengers.
The NCA described the case as being in its early stages, with inquiries ongoing into the scale of the attack and the suspect’s potential role. Authorities have not yet confirmed whether others may be involved or what the broader motives behind the cyber-attack were.
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