The cyberattack underscores how hidden cyber risks can be and exposes how unprepared many important systems are for these kinds of threats. Collins Aerospace isn’t an airport or airline but a software vendor, a third-party provider whose systems connect together vast and complex air travel operations. Securing the supply chainThis sort of third-party risk is increasingly a preferred target for ransomware gangs. Figuring out who’s behind attacks like this is always tough, but it shows that important systems like airports are now key targets in global cyber battles. Mantas Sabeckis is a security researcher at Cybernews, specializing in identifying data leaks, detecting vulnerabilities, and enhancing the security of AI systems.