Cyberattacks force over a dozen US airport websites offline
by Gloria Oladipo in New York from US news | The Guardian on (#64JN2)
Russian-speaking hackers claim responsibility that targeted about 14 public-facing websites, including LaGuardia and O'Hare airports
Websites for more than a dozen US airports were temporarily brought offline by cyberattacks on Monday morning, with Russian-speaking hackers claiming responsibility for the disruption.
About 14 public-facing websites for a number of sizable airports, including LaGuardia airport in New York City, were targeted and inaccessible to the public. Most have since been brought back online.
Additional reporting by Kari Paul
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