As the upcoming Labor Day holiday weekend is expected to send a record number of travelers to the skies, a cyberattack is forcing one of the nation’s largest airports to go back to basics. Computer systems at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport went down Saturday, and officials say they still don’t have an estimate for when they will be restored.”We’re working around the clock to get necessary systems back online and to mitigate impacts for passengers,” aviation managing director Lance Lyttle said in a news conference Sunday.Related video above: What travelers can expect this holiday weekend.The attack was focused on the Port of Seattle, which operates the airport. Online communications were affected, including the website used by the airport to advise passengers of their flight’s status, although there was a workaround web page with basic information up and running Wednesday. Airport Wi-Fi and the baggage processing system are down and the port’s …
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