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07 December 2023

Swissport ransomware attack delayed flights

Airport services giant Swissport is restoring its IT systems after a ransomware attack struck late last week, delaying flights. The Zurich-headquartered firm operates everything from check-in gates and airport security to baggage handling, aircraft fuelling and de-icing and lounge hospitality. It claims to have provided ground services to 97 million passengers last year and handled over five million tons of air freight. Swissport took to Twitter on Friday to warn its IT infrastructure had been hit by ransomware and apologize for any impact on service delivery.

 

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