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WFP Cyberattack Exposes Data of 600,000 Gaza Households

WFP Cyberattack Exposes Data of 600,000 Gaza Households

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ThreatCluster •June 5, 2026 at 16:52 UTC
  • •A cyberattack on WFP exposed data of around 600,000 Gaza households.
  • •The breach involved unauthorized access to the self-registration application for aid.
  • •An anonymous whistleblower warned of vulnerabilities just before the attack occurred.

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.

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Timeline

2026-05-12
Whistleblower warns WFP of vulnerabilities
An independent expert alerted WFP about security flaws in the self-registration application two days before the breach.
En.Yenisafak
2026-05-14
Breach detected in WFP registration application
WFP confirmed unauthorized access to its self-registration application, compromising sensitive data.
Bleepingcomputer
2026-05-31
WFP informs beneficiaries via Telegram
WFP communicated the breach details to aid recipients, advising caution against potential phishing attempts.
En.Yenisafak
2026-06-04
WFP continues investigation and security enhancements
WFP announced ongoing investigations and security improvements following the breach, with the registration platform still down.
Bleepingcomputer

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