Everest Claims 1.5M Dublin Airport Records in Collins Aerospace Fallout
Category:Threat Alerts / Malware & Ransomware
GovInfoSecurity reports Everest threatened release of 1.5M Dublin Airport passenger records, linked to the September Muse software incident affecting multiple EU airports. Conflicting narratives suggest both data theft via FTP and a separate ransomware event.
CORTEX Protocol Intelligence Assessment
Business Impact: Aviation operations and PII exposure elevate regulatory and reputational risk. Technical Context: TTPs include weak credentialed FTP access and possible ransomware presence on shared check-in systems.
Strategic Intelligence Guidance
- Segment and harden shared airport operational systems
- Disable legacy FTP services and rotate credentials
- Coordinate law enforcement and aviation regulator notifications
- Implement dark web monitoring for leaked passenger data
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Threats
Targets
Impact
Data Volume:1.5M records (claimed)
Financial:Unknown
Intelligence Source: More Collins Aerospace Hacking Fallout - GovInfoSecurity | Oct 28, 2025