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NCA arrest in RTX Collins Aerospace MUSE ransomware case

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The UK National Crime Agency arrested a man in his forties in West Sussex in connection with a ransomware attack on Collins Aerospace's MUSE passenger processing software. The arrest on suspicion of Computer Misuse Act offences matters because the intrusion has caused widespread disruptions at European airports. The suspect has been released on conditional bail while the investigation remains ongoing.

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H score25 First: 24.09.2025 16:55 Last: 24.09.2025 16:55 Sources 1

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  1. 24.09.2025 16:55 1 articles · 9mo ago

    RTX detects MUSE ransomware disruption

    Detection Ioc Update

    RTX detects a ransomware incident affecting Collins Aerospace's Multi-User System Environment (MUSE) passenger processing software, and European airports begin experiencing flight delays and cancellations as check-in, gate, and baggage-handling operations are disrupted.

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  2. 24.09.2025 16:55 2 articles · 9mo ago

    NCA arrests suspect in West Sussex

    Legal Policy Action Update

    The UK's National Crime Agency arrests a man in his forties in West Sussex on suspicion of Computer Misuse Act offences in connection with the Collins Aerospace MUSE ransomware case, and the suspect is later released on conditional bail while the investigation remains ongoing.

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  3. 24.09.2025 16:55 1 articles · 9mo ago

    RTX confirms airport disruption and response steps

    Initial Disclosure

    RTX confirms that the MUSE ransomware incident is disrupting European airports, says the company activated its incident response plan, is working with internal and external cybersecurity experts, and has notified domestic and international law enforcement authorities and certain other government agencies.

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