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<p><span><b><a href="https://www.redhotcyber.com/post/author/redazione/" target="_blank">Redazione RHC</a>:27 September 2025 10:55</b></span></p>
<p>On September 19, a major cyber incident occurred in Europe, affecting <strong>Collins Aerospace, one of the world’s largest aerospace technology suppliers</strong> . The attack disrupted airline operations and affected flights at major European hubs.</p>
<p>The impact was <em>particularly noticeable at London Heathrow Airport,</em> where passengers faced flight delays and cancellations throughout the weekend.</p>
<p>According to law enforcement, the attack targeted Collins Aerospace systems that support and coordinate a series of technological processes related to aviation safety and flight operations. The disruption of these services rapidly impacted the supply chain and operational processes, <strong>causing disruptions to air transport in several EU countries.</strong></p>
<p>On the evening of 23 September, officers from the <strong>UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA)</strong> , together with the South East Regional Organised Crime Team, conducted an operation in <strong>West Sussex</strong> .</p>
<p>Following this, <a href="https://www.nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/news/uk-arrest-following-aerospace-cyber-incident" target="_blank">a man in his forties was arrested</a> . He is suspected of <strong>violating the Computer Misuse Act.</strong></p>
<p>He gave a statement during questioning and was subsequently released on bail, with restrictions on his activities pending the investigation.</p>
<p>Paul Foster, head of the agency’s National Cyber Unit, said that while the arrest was an important step, <em>the investigation was still in its early stages and it was premature to draw definitive conclusions about the scope and perpetrators of the attack</em> .</p>
<p>He said the incident demonstrates <strong>how vulnerable critical infrastructure is to targeted attacks.</strong> He emphasized that <em>cybercrime continues to have a global impact, threatening the security and stability of key sectors.</em></p>
<p>British authorities view this incident not only as a localized disruption, but also as part of a broader pattern of cyber threats affecting the transportation, energy, and defense sectors.</p>
<p>For Collins Aerospace, <em>the accident posed a serious challenge, as the company provides services to dozens of airlines and works closely with government aviation safety agencies.</em></p>
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