UN’s ICAO targeted in alleged cyberattack

A hacker alleges they have stolen sensitive ICAO data, including personal information of individuals linked to the agency.

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The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is investigating a potential cybersecurity breach following claims that a hacker accessed thousands of its documents. The United Nations agency, which sets global aviation standards, confirmed it is reviewing reports of an incident allegedly linked to a known cybercriminal group.

A post on a popular hacking forum dated 5 January suggested that 42,000 ICAO documents had been compromised, including sensitive personal data. Samples of the leaked information reportedly contain names, dates of birth, home addresses, email contacts, phone numbers, and employment details, with some records appearing to belong to ICAO staff.

ICAO has not confirmed whether the alleged breach is genuine or the extent of any possible data exposure. In response to media inquiries, the agency declined to provide further details beyond its official statement acknowledging the ongoing investigation.