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RTX Discloses Collins MUSE Ransomware as U.K. Police Arrest Suspect in Airport Disruptions

European airports rely on manual check-in during recovery linked to a suspected third‑party supplier breach.

Overview

  • The National Crime Agency arrested a man in his 40s in West Sussex on suspicion of Computer Misuse Act offences and released him on conditional bail.
  • RTX filed a Form 8-K stating ransomware hit systems that support Collins Aerospace’s MUSE passenger-processing software and said it does not expect a material financial impact.
  • RTX said MUSE systems operate on customer-specific networks outside its enterprise environment, activated its incident response, and notified domestic and international authorities.
  • Airlines at hubs including Heathrow, Brussels and Berlin Brandenburg are using pen-and-paper procedures with delays still reported, as EU agency ENISA indicates a third‑party supplier breach.
  • Security researchers, including Kevin Beaumont, reported use of the HardBit ransomware variant and repeated reinfections hindering restoration, though official technical attribution remains limited.