A cyberattack at a provider of check-in and boarding systems disrupted operations on Saturday at several major European airports, including London’s Heathrow, the continent’s busiest, causing flight delays and cancellations.

The disruption is the latest in a string of hacks targeting governments and companies across the world, hitting sectors from healthcare and defense to retail and autos. A recent breach at luxury carmaker Jaguar Land Rover brought its production to a halt.

Saturday’s problems were centered on MUSE software made by Collins Aerospace, which provides systems for several airlines at airports globally, the airports said.

automated check-in and baggage drop systems and causing delays. (Photo by Tobias SCHWARZ / AFP)
Reuters — A cyberattack at a provider of check-in and boarding systems disrupted operations on Saturday at several major European airports, including London’s Heathrow, the continent’s busiest, causing flight delays and cancellations.

The disruption is the latest in a string of hacks targeting governments and companies across the world, hitting sectors from healthcare and defense to retail and autos. A recent breach at luxury carmaker Jaguar Land Rover brought its production to a halt.

Saturday’s problems were centered on MUSE software made by Collins Aerospace, which provides systems for several airlines at airports globally, the airports said.