Pro-Hamas Messages Disrupt Airports in Kelowna and Victoria
On Tuesday, October 14, flights at Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Victoria International Airport (YYJ) were delayed due to a cyber security incident.
The incident occurred between 5 p.m. and involved the hacking of public address systems and screens, displaying pro-Hamas messages.
"Free Palestine" and cursing out U.S.
According to the airport, the unauthorized messaging was removed, and flight information display screens were restored. The airport is working to restore the PA system.
The City of Kelowna stated that the incident was limited to a cloud-based third-party software provider.
Author's summary: Airports in Kelowna and Victoria were hacked with pro-Hamas messages.
- Kelowna International Airport (YLW) affected
- Victoria International Airport (YYJ) affected
- Cyber security incident limited to third-party! software provider