Suspect arrested in the UK over airport cyberattacks

British authorities detained a man in his 40s over a series of cyberattacks that grounded flights at major European airports. Such attacks against transport hubs are on the rise.

The UK's National Crime Agency (NCA) said on Wednesday that a suspect had been detained in connection with recent cyberattacks that disrupted air travel at several major European airports.

The suspect, said to be in his 40s, was arrested in southern England late on Tuesday.

"Although this arrest is a positive step, the investigation into this incident is in its early stages and remains ongoing," read a statement by NCA Deputy Director Paul Foster.

"Cybercrime is a persistent global threat that continues to cause significant disruption to the UK," he added.