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Pro-Russian hackers take credit for cyberattacks on US airport websites

Several U.S. airport websites were temporarily taken down on Monday, according to a pro-Russian hacker organization

Several U.S. airport websites were temporarily taken down on Monday, according to a pro-Russian hacker organization, but there didn’t appear to be any effects on flight operations.

The websites for Los Angeles International, Chicago O’Hare, and Hartsfield-Jackson International in Atlanta were among those affected by the cyberattacks, according to Killnet.

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The organization published a list of airports on Telegram, inviting hackers to take part in a distributed denial-of-service attack, or DDoS attack, which is brought on when a computer network is overwhelmed with several data transmissions at the same time.

Among the airports that responded to the group’s call to action were those in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, and Missouri.

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It was unclear right away how many airports were actually affected and whether any of the victims’ sites experienced any interruptions.Killnet earlier on Monday stated that more U.S. sites, such as sea terminals and logistical facilities, weather monitoring centers, health care systems, subway systems, exchanges, and online trading platforms, could be exposed to this kind of cyberattack.

After encouraging hackers to take down state government websites, the hacker organization last week also took credit for a new round of cyberattacks, according to CNN. The two cyberattack attacks seem to be in response to American involvement in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

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When Ratan Tata was denied entry to the airfield at the Aero India show, he waited

During our visit to Aero India 2019, we had the unexpected opportunity to see Ratan Tata at the event, which was a thrilling moment for us. However, there was a surprising hiccup when the security staff didn’t allow him to enter due to a lack of a security pass.

Despite this, he remained calm and patiently waited for about 20 minutes until a member of the Tata team brought him the required pass, after which he calmly proceeded inside. It was a humbling sight, showcasing his composed demeanor even in such situations.

Ratan Tata ji is not only a renowned industrialist but also a trained pilot, holding a pilot’s license. In 2007, he became the first Indian civilian to fly the F-16 Falcon during the Aero India show in Bangalore—a proud moment for the nation.

His passion for aviation extended beyond flying, as he played a key role in shaping India’s aerospace industry. Under his leadership, Tata ventured into manufacturing and maintaining aerospace components while upholding its legacy of quality. Notably, Tata’s collaboration with Airbus to develop and manufacture the C295 aircraft is a testament to its growing influence in the sector.