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N612784 Digital Advertising Screens Hacked At Ercan Airport

www.kibrispostasi.com • September 16, 2026

Digital advertising screens at Ercan Airport were reportedly hacked by unidentified individuals, displaying an image of a person along with a striking message.

According to information obtained by Kıbrıs Postası, the incident occurred in the airport’s departure area.

The screens displayed an image of a person alongside the message, “Call for passive Cyprus.”

Some passengers who witnessed the incident reacted to the images and statements displayed on the screens.

No official statement has yet been issued by the authorities regarding the incident.

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Ercan Airport Digital Screens Hacked, Displaying Offensive Content Digital advertising screens at Ercan Airport in Northern Cyprus were hacked, displaying an image of an unknown person alongside a message urging to 'call for passive Cyprus.' The incident occurred in the departure lounge, causing distress among passengers due to the offensive nature of the content. T&T Airport Management, which operates the airport, has apologized and stated that an investigation is underway. The contractor responsible for the screens has been warned, and measures are being taken to prevent future incidents. This is not the first cyber incident at Ercan Airport, as malware was reported to have deleted data from its main server in June 2026. The authorities have not yet released an official statement regarding this latest hacking event. 1 sources 37

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