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Multiple airports in Europe are experiencing flight delays and cancellations after being hit by a suspected cyber attack

A "technical issue" was first reported by London's Heathrow Airport on Friday, Sept. 19

The suspected attack targeted Collins Aerospace, which provides the airports' automated boarding systems

Multiple airports across Europe have been plunged into chaos after a suspected cyber attack disrupted their boarding systems.

At around 9 p.m. local time on Friday, Sept. 19, the attack began to affect the automated IT system used by several airlines, according to UK-based newspaper The Times . Flight delays and cancellations arose as staff attempted to process passengers manually.

London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR) apologized to passengers for the inconvenience

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