"Although this arrest is a positive step, the investigation into this incident is in its early stages and remains ongoing. Cybercrime is a persistent global threat that continues to cause significant disruption to the UK. Alongside our partners here and overseas, the NCA is committed to reducing that threat in order to protect the British public."
"experiencing a technical issue which may cause delays for departing passengers,"
"limited to electronic customer check-in and baggage drop and can be mitigated with manual check-in operations."
The National Crime Agency arrested a man in his 40s on suspicion of Computer Misuse Act offences and is holding him in West Sussex. The NCA described the arrest as a positive step while saying the investigation remains in its early stages and is ongoing. Passengers at Heathrow faced at least three-hour queues after hackers targeted Collins Aerospace, which provides services for many airports. Collins Aerospace reported a technical issue affecting electronic customer check-in and baggage drop that can be mitigated with manual check-in. Heathrow warned of long delays and advised customers to check with their airlines. Russia-linked group activity has targeted major UK retailers and has been linked to wider "grey zone" attacks, including an "unprecedented" hack affecting the US Department of Justice.
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