The FBI is investigating whether a software update may have contributed to a nationwide disruption of U.S. air traffic. Officials have ruled out a cyberattack or criminal act. (Foto: Instagram)
The FBI is investigating whether a software update that affected U.S. air traffic may have caused a nationwide disruption, Bloomberg reported Friday night, Nov. 13, citing sources familiar with the bureau.
The FBI, like Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, ruled out a cyberattack or criminal act as the cause of the incident.
The Federal Aviation Administration suspended all takeoffs across the country Friday, citing “safety reasons” and “extraordinary circumstances.”
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the suspension was prompted by a communications problem affecting U.S. air traffic control centers. The reported software update is a possible cause of the disruption, but the available information does not establish that it was responsible.
