North American Airports Targeted by Hackers With Political Messages | AI News Digest
This week, a wave of disruptions struck airports across North America as hackers took control of public address systems, broadcasting pro-Palestine and anti-Trump messages. The incidents were reported at Harrisburg International Airport in Pennsylvania, as well as at Kelowna, Victoria, and Windsor airports in Canada. The unauthorized announcements included slogans like "free, free Palestine" along with disparaging remarks about political leaders. Authorities have indicated that these breaches were due to a vulnerability in a cloud-based public address system, leading to swift action to terminate the unauthorized broadcasts. While officials noted that the incidents did not pose an immediate safety threat, they have sparked serious concerns regarding the cybersecurity protocols at essential infrastructure sites.
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