The attack hit airports in Germany, France, Spain, and several other countries, officials confirmed. <\/p>\n
While no flight safety systems were compromised, the disruption caused long lines and confusion at departure halls.<\/p>\n
Investigators across Europe are working together to trace its origin. Officials said it was too early to determine whether the attack was state-sponsored or carried out by criminal groups.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, airlines scrambled to revert to manual procedures, with staff checking passports and boarding passes by hand. <\/p>\n
Cybersecurity experts noted that airports are increasingly attractive targets for hackers because of their reliance on interconnected IT systems. The attack, they said, highlights vulnerabilities in Europe\u2019s critical infrastructure.<\/p>\n
Authorities have urged passengers to allow extra time for check-in and said contingency measures remain in place until systems are fully restored.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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