Heathrow Company CyberSecurity Posture

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Heathrow is the UK’s international gateway, the largest airport in Europe and the most connected megahub in the world – connecting to over 230 destinations in nearly 90 countries. The airport welcomes over 82 million passengers a year and serves as Britain’s hub for tourism, investment and trade – with over 26% of the UK’s exports (by value) going through Heathrow. With over 90,000 working at Heathrow, the airport is also a hub for employment as the UK’s largest single-site employer.

Heathrow A.I CyberSecurity Scoring

Heathrow

Company Details

Linkedin ID:

heathrow-airport

Website:

https://www.heathrow.com/

Employees number:

5,793

Number of followers:

129,823

NAICS:

481

Industry Type:

Airlines and Aviation

Homepage:

heathrow.com

IP Addresses:

Scan still pending

Company ID:

HEA_4199860

Scan Status:

In-progress

AI scoreHeathrow Risk Score (AI oriented)

Between 700 and 749

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globalscoreHeathrow Global Score (TPRM)

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Heathrow

Moderate
Current Score
714
Ba (Moderate)
01000
2 incidents
-28.5 avg impact

Incident timeline with MITRE ATT&CK tactics, techniques, and mitigations.

DECEMBER 2025
755
Cyber Attack
29 Dec 2025 • Adidas, Heathrow Airport, Harrods, Marks and Spencer, Co-op Group and Jaguar Land Rover: How 2025 Became The Year Of The Cyberattack For British Businesses
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**2025: A Year of Rising Costs—and Escalating Cyber Threats for UK Businesses** As 2025 draws to a close, UK businesses and charities have faced a surge in financial pressures—from soaring employment costs and supply chain disruptions to oil and tariff shocks. Yet, one of the most damaging expenses has been the fallout from cyberattacks, which have hit nearly half of British companies and 30% of charities over the past year. High-profile victims include retail giants **Marks & Spencer, Adidas, and the Co-op Group**, as well as **Heathrow Airport, Harrods, and Jaguar Land Rover (JLR)**. The public sector hasn’t been spared either: **Germany’s parliament** and the **UK Foreign Office** (breached in October) were among those targeted. Attacks ranged from phishing scams to full-scale digital shutdowns, with some incidents costing hundreds of millions. The scale of cybercrime has reached staggering proportions. **Cybersecurity Ventures** estimates the global cost of cyberattacks in 2025 at **$10.5 trillion (£7.8 trillion)**—a figure that would rank cybercrime as the world’s third-largest economy, trailing only the US and China. The financial and operational toll underscores the growing threat to organizations across sectors.

714
critical -41
ADIHEAHARMARTHEJAG1767017696
Incident Details -
Type
phishing data breach digital shutdown ransomware
Impact
Financial Loss: hundreds of millions of pounds Operational Impact: digital shutdown
References
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NOVEMBER 2025
754
OCTOBER 2025
754
SEPTEMBER 2025
769
Cyber Attack
20 Sep 2025 • Heathrow Airport (and affected service provider for check-in/boarding systems)
Cyber Attack Disrupts Check-in and Boarding Systems at Major UK and European Airports

A cyber attack disrupted critical check-in and boarding systems at **Heathrow Airport**, leading to operational chaos. Around **70 flights were cancelled** on Saturday morning, while dozens more faced delays of **up to three hours**. The outage forced staff to revert to **manual check-in and boarding procedures**, significantly slowing down passenger processing. The incident also impacted **Brussels and Berlin airports**, suggesting the breach targeted a **shared third-party service provider** responsible for automated airport systems. Travel expert Simon Calder warned of potential **'widespread cancellations'** due to the ongoing disruption. The attack caused **financial losses** (refunds, compensations, operational costs), **reputational damage** (passenger frustration, media coverage), and **logistical strain** (staff overtime, rescheduling). While no data breach was explicitly reported, the **operational halt** and **cascading delays across multiple airports** highlight severe vulnerabilities in aviation infrastructure. The incident underscores risks tied to **supply chain cyber attacks**, where a single compromised vendor can paralyze major hubs.

753
high -16
HEA5202352092125
Incident Details -
Type
cyber attack service disruption
Impact
check-in systems boarding systems Downtime: up to 3 hours (for delayed flights; ongoing for cancellations) flight cancellations (~70 at Heathrow) flight delays (dozens, up to 3 hours) manual check-in/boarding procedures potential widespread cancellations
Response
manual check-in and boarding procedures advisory for passengers to check flight status before traveling
Customer Advisories
passengers advised to check flight status before traveling
Stakeholder Advisories
passengers advised to check flight status before traveling
References
Blog URL Source URL
AUGUST 2025
769
JULY 2025
769
JUNE 2025
769
MAY 2025
769
APRIL 2025
769
MARCH 2025
769
FEBRUARY 2025
769
JANUARY 2025
769

Frequently Asked Questions

According to Rankiteo, the current A.I.-based Cyber Score for Heathrow is 714, which corresponds to a Moderate rating.

According to Rankiteo, the A.I. Rankiteo Cyber Score for November 2025 was 754.

According to Rankiteo, the A.I. Rankiteo Cyber Score for October 2025 was 754.

According to Rankiteo, the A.I. Rankiteo Cyber Score for September 2025 was 769.

According to Rankiteo, the A.I. Rankiteo Cyber Score for August 2025 was 769.

According to Rankiteo, the A.I. Rankiteo Cyber Score for July 2025 was 769.

According to Rankiteo, the A.I. Rankiteo Cyber Score for June 2025 was 769.

According to Rankiteo, the A.I. Rankiteo Cyber Score for May 2025 was 769.

According to Rankiteo, the A.I. Rankiteo Cyber Score for April 2025 was 769.

According to Rankiteo, the A.I. Rankiteo Cyber Score for March 2025 was 769.

According to Rankiteo, the A.I. Rankiteo Cyber Score for February 2025 was 769.

According to Rankiteo, the A.I. Rankiteo Cyber Score for January 2025 was 769.

Over the past 12 months, the average per-incident point impact on Heathrow’s A.I Rankiteo Cyber Score has been -28.5 points.

You can access Heathrow’s cyber incident details on Rankiteo by visiting the following link: https://www.rankiteo.com/company/heathrow-airport.

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You can view Heathrow’s profile page on Rankiteo by visiting the following link: https://www.rankiteo.com/company/heathrow-airport.

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