Since Monday, travelers at the Split airport have faced significant challenges due to a cyberattack.
The popular tourist destination’s airport attributed Monday’s cyberattack to the hacker group Akira. The attack has caused ongoing disruptions, forcing the airport to manage flights manually. Consequently, some flights have been redirected to other airports, and the full extent of the damage is still being assessed.
During a press conference, Airport Director Lukša Novak revealed that the precise nature of the attack was initially unclear but was later identified as a serious cyber incident. Relevant authorities were promptly notified, and eight airport experts worked through the night to restore normal operations. Currently, a team of ten experts is handling the situation.
Managing the Situation
Novak explained that on Monday evening, the airport decided to revert to a “classic” mode of operation. Collaborating with airlines, they created passenger lists and aimed to adhere to the planned flight schedule. More than 80 flights with 25,000 passengers were scheduled for Tuesday.
Despite the manual management, the airport is successfully maintaining the flight schedule with minimal delays, according to HINA.
Novak also mentioned that the hackers demanded negotiations for payments to release keys to regain system access. Both the government and the airport have refused to negotiate.
