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 is investigating reports of a "potential information security incident," the organization said in a brief post to its website. The Canada-based International Civil Aviation Organization said in its statement the potential breach was possibly tied to "a threat actor known for targeting international organizations.

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.