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Ercan Airport Digital Screens Hacked, Displaying Offensive Content

Ercan Airport Digital Screens Hacked, Displaying Offensive Content

First seen 16 Sep 2026, 11:53 UTC

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ThreatCluster September 16, 2026 at 12:57 UTC
  • Ercan Airport's digital screens were hacked, displaying offensive messages.
  • The incident caused distress among passengers, prompting an apology from airport management.
  • This is the second cyber incident at Ercan Airport within a few months.

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.

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Timeline

2026-06-15
Malware attack on Ercan Airport's server
Malware designed to delete data was uploaded to the airport's main server, prompting a police report.
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2026-09-01
Digital screens hacked at Ercan Airport
Screens displayed an offensive message urging to 'call for passive Cyprus', upsetting passengers.
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2026-09-16
Airport management issues apology
T&T Airport Management apologized for the incident and confirmed an investigation is underway.
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