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Sea-Tac Cyber Chaos: Airport Outage Sparks Travel Turmoil
The Port of Seattle is investigating a possible cyberattack after computer outages disrupted operations and delayed flights at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Travelers faced long lines and manual ticketing as officials worked to restore service. The federal government is involved in the probe, adding to the…
Hot Take:
Apparently, cybercriminals have decided that air travel isn’t stressful enough. Now, we can add “hacker delays” to our list of airport woes. Move over, TSA lines – there’s a new villain in town!
Key Points:
- Seattle-Tacoma International Airport experienced a possible cyberattack, disrupting operations and delaying flights.
- Internal internet and web systems went down early Saturday, forcing airlines to issue tickets manually.
- The Port of Seattle has isolated critical systems and is working to restore full service.
- Federal authorities, including TSA and Customs, are involved in the investigation.
- Ransomware attacks are increasingly targeting critical infrastructure, with transportation being a prime target.
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