UN aviation agency ‘investigating’ security breach after hacker claims theft of personal data The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a United Nations agency that defines international operating standards for civil aviation, has confirmed it’s investigating a cybersecurity incident.
In a statement published on Monday, ICAO said it is “actively investigating reports of a potential information security incident allegedly linked to a threat actor known for targeting international organizations.”
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