Cyberattacks on MAHB delay KLIA flights, leaving thousands of passengers delayed
- Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad's digital system faced a cyberattack, with hackers demanding a ransom of US$10 million, according to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
- The cyberattack caused major flight delays, impacting thousands of passengers' travel plans and forcing manual operations at Kuala Lumpur International Airport .
- Anwar Ibrahim confirmed the attack on KLIA, stating, 'I said no' to the ransom demand, emphasizing the importance of not succumbing to criminals' threats.
- Authorities have not yet confirmed the attackers' identities or the full extent of the disruption caused by the cyberattack.
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Cyber security threat detected at Kuala Lumpur airport
KUALA LUMPUR — A cyber security threat affecting computer systems at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) was detected on Sunday, the National Cyber Security Agency and Malaysia Airports said in a joint statement.
Cyberattacks on MAHB delay KLIA flights, leaving thousands of passengers delayed
KUALA LUMPUR:The cyberattack on Kuala Lumpur International Airport’s (KLIA) systems caused a major disruption lasting more than 10 hours on Sunday (March 23), affecting flight operations and stranding thousands of passengers.
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