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Cyberattack Cripples Seattle-Tacoma Airport Operations

Travelers face significant disruptions as Sea-Tac grapples with ongoing system outages and manual processes.

  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport's systems remain down days after a cyberattack, causing widespread chaos.
  • Passengers are advised to check in online and avoid checking bags to mitigate delays.
  • Airport staff are using manual methods like dry-erase boards and handwritten boarding passes.
  • Federal investigators, including the FBI and DHS, are probing the cyberattack.
  • The attack highlights vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure and the need for robust cybersecurity measures.
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