Man arrested in UK over alleged cyberattack that affected European airports

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"The U.K.'s National Crime Agency said the suspect was held in West Sussex on Tuesday on suspicion of offenses involving the misuse of computers. The man has been released on conditional bail. Although this arrest is a positive step, the investigation into this incident is in its early stages and remains ongoing," said Paul Foster, head of the NCA's national cyber crime unit."

The Independent solicits donations to fund on-the-ground journalism covering reproductive rights, climate change and Big Tech while keeping reporting free of paywalls. Donations enable documentaries such as 'The A Word' and support reporters interviewing both sides. A man in his 40s was arrested in southern England on suspicion of a cyberattack that disrupted electronic systems at several European airports, including London Heathrow. The suspect was held in West Sussex and released on conditional bail. Investigators say the probe is in its early stages. The attack affected Collins Aerospace check-in software, forcing staff to use handwriting and backup laptops; many other airports remained unaffected.

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