British police announced Wednesday the arrest of a man suspected of involvement in a massive cyberattack that disrupted operations at several major European airports, including London's Heathrow.
The operation, led by specialist digital crime services, comes after a cyber attack paralyzed check-in and boarding systems at several airports, causing long queues and flight delays. Heathrow, Europe's busiest airport, was particularly hard hit.
Authorities have not yet revealed the suspect's identity or specified his exact role in the coordinated operation. According to sources close to the investigation, the investigation is looking into possible links to other recent intrusions targeting critical infrastructure in Europe.
This cyberattack comes amid growing concern about the resilience of transportation networks in the face of hybrid threats. Many experts believe that these actions are intended not only to disrupt services but also to test the response capacity of states and their infrastructure.
Investigators are continuing their technical analyses to determine the extent of the damage and identify possible accomplices. No official claim of responsibility has been made at this stage.
