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Ransomware Attack on Aviation Services Firm Swissport Leads to Flight Delays

February 7, 2022

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The Switzerland-based company provides airport ground services and air cargo handling, with operations at 285 airports in 45 countries. Last year, Swissport said it had served 97 million airline passengers and handled more than 5 million tons of air freight.

On February 4, Swissport said on Twitter that its IT infrastructure was hit by ransomware.

The company told SecurityWeek in a statement on Monday that the breach was detected on February 3 and that it has been contained.

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