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UN food agency investigates breach exposing data of Gaza aid recipients

Therecord.Media • June 4, 2026

In a message sent to aid recipients via Telegram over the weekend, the World Food Programme (WFP) said that "unauthorized parties" had accessed data stored in its self-registration application in Gaza.

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WFP Cyberattack Exposes Data of 600,000 Gaza Households The UN's World Food Programme (WFP) reported a cyberattack that compromised personal data of approximately 600,000 households in Gaza. The breach, detected on May 14, involved unauthorized access to the self-registration application used for aid registration, exposing names, ID numbers, phone numbers, and location data. An anonymous whistleblower had warned the WFP of vulnerabilities in the system two days prior to the breach. The WFP has temporarily suspended the registration platform to enhance security measures and is currently investigating the incident. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack, and the WFP continues to monitor the situation. Beneficiaries have been advised to be cautious of potential phishing attempts related to the breach. 5 sources 67

UN food agency investigates breach exposing data of Gaza aid recipients

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