UK Rules Out Cyberattack as Cause for Massive Air Traffic Control Failure
A major technical failure in the United Kingdom's national air traffic control system caused widespread flight disruptions on a busy bank holiday. Hundreds of flights were cancelled and delayed, leaving thousands of passengers stranded across Europe. UK Transport Secretary Mark Harper officially confirmed that the incident was not the result of a cyberattack. The National Air Traffic Services (NATS) attributed the system meltdown to an "incredibly rare" event triggered by a single, incorrectly filed flight plan that the system could not process. An independent review has been launched to investigate the root cause of the technical glitch. The knock-on effects of the disruption are expected to continue impacting travel schedules for several days.
Official Source: https://www.dw.com/en/uk-rules-out-cyberattack-after-major-flight-disruptions/a-79197818
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