RTX security incident history
Hacking, data breaches and other security incidents involving RTX, with related coverage.
Ransomware attack on RTX airline check-in system disrupts airport operations
Impact: Disruption to airport check-in and airline boarding software
RTX's airline check-in and boarding software was hit by a ransomware attack, disrupting airport check-in. The European Union's cybersecurity agency confirmed on 22 September 2025 that the outage was caused by ransomware, and RTX also confirmed the attack. A suspect was arrested in the UK in connection with the attack.
Related reports: 7 · last report →RTX aircraft data leaked to Russia, Iran, China and others
Impact: Leak of data related to aircraft including the F-22, F-35, B-2 and E-3
RTX data related to aircraft including the F-22, F-35, B-2 and E-3 was leaked to Russia, Iran and China. RTX was fined $200 million in connection with this. When the data was leaked and the specific circumstances have not been confirmed.
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