Eurocontrol, the European air traffic control agency, has been under cyber attack for the last week and pro-Russian hackers have claimed responsibility for the disruption. This is a concerning headline, but upon further research, it is reassuring to learn that the attack is a Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS), which does not affect European aviation.
The attack began on April 19 when a pro-Kremlin hacking collective known as Killnet announced on Telegram a “Eurocontrol marathon” lasting 100 hours. The goal of the attack is to disrupt Eurocontrol’s public website, and it has done so by making it difficult or impossible to access. However, the International Air Transport Association has reported that air traffic has remained normal.
The attack is likely due to Eurocontrol’s association with NATO and support for Ukraine. Telegram has been used by pro-Russian activists to rally hackers in attacking Ukraine and its allies, some of which may have been linked to the Russian military.
Therefore, while the attack is inconvenient and embarrassing for Eurocontrol, it is not something to worry about if you are flying today. It is important to note that the attack has had no impact on European aviation and that air traffic has been operating normally.
The key points of this article are:
1. Eurocontrol, the European air traffic control agency, has been under cyber attack for the last week and pro-Russian hackers have claimed responsibility.
2. The attack is a Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) and does not affect European aviation.
3. The attack is likely due to Eurocontrol’s association with NATO and support for Ukraine.
4. Air traffic has continued to operate normally.
5. The attack is inconvenient and embarrassing for Eurocontrol, but it is not something to worry about if you are flying today.
