A sophisticated cyber attack has reportedly disrupted operations at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, affecting one of the busiest airports in the Pacific Northwest.
The attack, which occurred early Saturday morning, targeted the airport’s website and phone systems, causing significant disruptions. However, the airport’s mobile application remained functional, and travelers are encouraged to use it for updated information on boarding passes and gate details. Airport staff are also available to assist passengers with any additional needs.
According to sources familiar with the situation, the ongoing downtime, which extended into Sunday, is attributed to a cloud error or misconfiguration. IT teams are working around the clock to resolve the issue, and services are expected to be restored by Monday.
Owned by the Port of Seattle, SeaTac is encountering its first digital assault of this nature. Despite this, the airport has established proactive measures to mitigate the impact of such incidents.
In recent days, hackers have become increasingly sophisticated, posing threats that could potentially target operational equipment or GPS systems used in aviation. This particular attack was strategically timed over the weekend, during off-peak hours, to maximize damage both financially and reputationally.
Recently, Halliburton Oilfield was also hit by a cyber attack of ransomware variant and hitting critical infra has become a a habit for criminals as they are hitting networks that guaranty them ransom in one way or the other with a slight extra pressure of double extortion or triple extortion.
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