Seattle Airport Refuses $6M Bitcoin Ransom After Cyberattack

Hackers demand ransom for stolen files; FBI leads investigation as airport recovers from major disruptions.

The Port of Seattle, which operates Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, has decided not to pay a $6 million bitcoin ransom demanded by hackers.
The cyberattack, attributed to the ransomware group Rhysida, began on August 24, causing significant disruptions to airport operations.
Rhysida posted eight stolen files on the dark web and is threatening to release more data if the ransom is not paid.
The FBI is leading a criminal investigation into the attack, and the airport is working to notify individuals whose personal information may have been compromised.
Despite the attack, flights were not impacted, but ticketing, check-in kiosks, and baggage handling were severely affected, with some services still not fully restored.