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Man arrested in connection with cyber-attack on airports


The National Crime Agency (NCA) said a 40-year-old man was arrested in West Sussex.

The National Crime Agency (NCA) said a 40-year-old man was arrested in West Sussex "as part of an investigation into a cyber incident impacting Collins Aerospace". There have been hundreds of flight delays after baggage and check-in software used by several airlines failed, with affected airports boarding passengers using pen and paper. "Although this arrest is a positive step, the investigation into this incident is in its early stages and remains ongoing," said Paul Foster, head of the NCA's national cyber crime unit.

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