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Low-cost airline SpiceJet suffered a ransomware attack on Wednesday. This disrupted flight schedules, leaving passengers stranded in many airports. While SpiceJet has said none of its crew and employee credentials were compromised, the incident has raised questions about aviation security in the event of a cyberattack.
What is ransomware (R-ware)?
Ransomware is malicious software, which encrypts networks and locks out the owner/users. The bad actor then demands payment to decrypt the system and allow users to regain access to their own systems. This is typically accompanied by threats to delete the data, or “brick” the system altogether.
R-ware targets all sorts of commercial
