A MAN has been arrested following an investigation into a cyber attack which caused disruption at major UK and European airports.
Check-in and boarding systems were targeted last Saturday, causing chaos at Heathrow, Brussels and Berlin airports.
Check-in and boarding systems were targeted last Saturday, causing chaos at Heathrow[/caption]
A man has been arrested in connection with the recent cyber attack[/caption]
It crippled the automated systems, making them inoperable, according to Brussels Airport.
The man, in his 40s, was arrested in West Sussex as part of a probe into the attack, the National Crime Agency said.
Deputy Director Paul Foster, head of the NCA’s National Cyber Crime Unit, confirmed the investigation remains ongoing.
He said: “Although this arrest is a positive step, the investigation into this incident is in its early stages and remains ongoing.”
“Cybercrime is a persistent global threat that continues to cause significant disruption to the UK.
“Alongside our partners here and overseas, the NCA is committed to reducing that threat in order to protect the British public.”
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