A recent U.N. aviation agency information security incident involved the alleged release of thousands of recruitment application data records from April 2016 to July 2024, the Montreal-based body told Reuters on Tuesday.

The United Nations’ aviation agency has confirmed that a hacker accessed thousands of records after compromising its internal recruitment database.

On Monday, the United Nations' International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) announced it was investigating what it described as a "reported security incident."

Various data points compromised but no risk to flight security The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the United Nations' aviation agency, has confirmed to The Register that a cyber crim did indeed steal 42,

The Canada-based International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) said in a brief statement posted on its website that the potential security breach was possibly tied to "a threat actor known for targeting international organizations.

The UN's civil aviation agency, ICAO, is investigating a potential security incident after claims emerged that 42,000 records were stolen. The agency suspects a known threat actor behind the breach targeting international organizations and emphasizes ongoing efforts to enhance security post-2016 hack.

Crime forum-dweller claims to have leaked 42,000 documents packed with personal info The United Nations' aviation agency is investigating "a potential information security incident" after a cybercriminal claimed they had laid hands on 42,

Additional information is anticipated to be released after the preliminary results of the investigation are reviewed.

The U.N. aviation agency ICAO experienced a data security incident where over 42,000 recruitment application records were allegedly released. The breach does not impact aviation safety or security systems.