Pro-Hamas messages broadcast at two N.American airports following cyber breaches
a day ago
- #political activism
- #cybersecurity
- #airport security
- Unauthorized pro-Palestinian political messages praising Hamas and criticizing Trump and Netanyahu were broadcast at Harrisburg International Airport and Kelowna International Airport.
- The incidents disrupted operations and are under investigation, with no security threats found.
- The air travel industry has been facing increasing cyberattacks, including recent breaches affecting airlines and airport systems in the US, Canada, and Europe.
- At Harrisburg, the PA system was shut off after the hack, and a flight was searched as a precaution before departing safely.
- Kelowna Airport reported similar unauthorized access to flight information screens and PA systems, causing flight delays and confusion among passengers.
- Messages included 'Free Palestine' and pro-Hamas content, with no immediate crisis response provided to passengers.