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Apparent hackers take over PA systems at 4 North American airports
A hacker group called Siberislam briefly took control of PA and display systems at multiple airports, causing flight delays and prompting security investigations.
- About 5:15 p.m., pro-Hamas messaging disrupted public address systems at four North American airports, claiming the system was hacked by Mutariff Siberislam.
- Chants and music in Arabic caused confusion among passengers, while the RCMP determined it was not a threat, allowing operations to continue.
- Flights were delayed for two to four hours, and the incident was reported to the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security for investigation.
- A Harrisburg airport spokesperson said the message there was political in nature and did not contain any threats against the airport, its tenants, airlines, or passengers.
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Airports in Victoria and Kelowna, B.C., hacked with pro-Hamas messages
Screens and PA system at 2 B.C. airports hacked with pro-Hamas, anti-Trump messages: officials
Kelowna International Airport says it is investigating after its public announcement and flight information display systems were hacked by a third party on Tuesday. Victoria International Airport reported a similar incident.
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The Kelowna Airport, B.C., reports that some flights were delayed after the hacking of the information screens and the sound system of its terminal. Social media publications have shown that pro-Hamas messages have been broadcast.
·Montreal, Canada
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Pro-Hamas and anti-Trump messages were broadcast on the screens and in the speakers of the terminals.
·Montreal, Canada
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