MIT Operation Uncovers Cyber Espionage in Ankara

• •Five suspects detained in Ankara for cyber espionage linked to Aydo Yazılım.
• •Unauthorized access to personal data through union software query interface discovered.
• •Investigation ongoing to assess the extent of data misuse and involved unions.

A coordinated operation by Turkey's National Intelligence Organization (MIT) led to the detention of five suspects linked to cyber espionage activities involving Aydo Yazılım, a software company in Ankara. The investigation revealed that Aydo Yazılım had integrated a query interface into union software, enabling unauthorized access to personal data of non-members. This data included identity and population information, and extensive personal records, some belonging to individuals under 18. The system was reportedly used to complete membership information for unions. During the operation, numerous digital devices were seized, and the investigation is ongoing to determine the extent of the data misuse and which unions were involved. Aydo Yazılım also provided consultancy services under Turkey's Personal Data Protection Law, raising further concerns about their practices. The investigation's findings suggest a significant breach of personal data protection protocols.