Turkish hackers hit ‘Israeli’ airline Israir in cyberattack: report
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- A group of Turkish hackers attempted to breach the systems of an external service provider for the ‘Israeli’ carrier Israir Airlines over the weekend, aiming to steal passenger data.
- Preliminary investigations suggest a limited data leak may have compromised some flight orders and passenger passport numbers, though the airline confirmed no credit card information was exposed.
A group of Turkish hackers attempted to breach the systems of an external service provider for Israir Airlines, an ‘Israeli’ low-cost carrier, according to Hebrew Channel 12.
The attack, discovered over the weekend, aimed at stealing passenger information.
According to the report, the hackers exploited an unknown vulnerability in the provider's systems, which was previously undetectable.
Israir quickly identified the intrusion and activated security protocols to block and contain the threat, ensuring no ongoing risk to its internal operations.
Preliminary investigations suggest a limited data leak may have occurred, potentially involving details from flight orders and tickets.
Sources indicate that passport numbers of some passengers could have been compromised, though the exact number and scope remains under review.
Israir emphasized that no credit card information was affected, describing the exposed data as "technical details" only.
The airline's systems continue to function normally, with no disruptions to flights or services reported as of Wednesday.
In September 2025, Turkish hackers hit ‘Israeli’ defense minister Israel Katz's phone.
