Major US Airport Systems Hit by Coordinated Ransomware Attack

A coordinated ransomware attack disrupted operations at four major US airports, affecting flight information displays, automated baggage handling, and self-service check-in kiosks. The attack is attributed to a ransomware affiliate exploiting a common vendor used by all four airports. TSA and CISA activated emergency response protocols. Manual backup procedures kept flights operational but caused significant delays. No impact to air traffic control or flight safety systems.