Pro-Hamas Messages Disrupt Airports
On Tuesday, October 14, the Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Victoria International Airport (YYJ) experienced a cyber security incident. The public address systems and screens were hacked, displaying pro-Hamas messages, including "Free Palestine" and cursing the U.S.
According to the airport, the incident started around 5 p.m. and caused some flights to be delayed. The unauthorized messaging was removed, and the flight information display screens were restored by 7 p.m.
"The YLW team has successfully removed the unauthorized messaging... and are continuing to work on restoring the PA system."
The City of Kelowna stated that the incident was limited to a cloud-based third-party software provider.
Autor's resume: Airports were hacked with pro-Hamas messages.
- Kelowna International Airport (YLW) affected
- Victoria International Airport (YYJ) affected
- Pro-Hamas messages displayed on screens and public address systems
- Incident caused flight delays
- Cyber security incident limited to third-party software provider
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