UN aviation agency confirms recruitment database security breach

UN aviation agency confirms recruitment database security breach
Summary: The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has confirmed a data breach involving the theft of approximately 42,000 recruitment records by a threat actor known as “Natohub.” The leaked data includes personal information but does not compromise sensitive financial details.

Threat Actor: Natohub | Natohub
Victim: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) | International Civil Aviation Organization

Key Point :

  • ICAO confirmed the breach involves recruitment application data records from April 2016 to July 2024.
  • The stolen data includes names, email addresses, dates of birth, and employment history, but not financial information or passwords.
  • ICAO has implemented additional security measures and is working to notify affected individuals.
  • This incident follows previous cyberattacks on UN networks, highlighting ongoing vulnerabilities.

Source: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/un-aviation-agency-confirms-recruitment-database-security-breach/