In a recent development, the notorious hacker known as Intelbroker has claimed responsibility for a cyber attack on the database of the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). This hacker, who has previously targeted major companies like General Electric, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, and DC Health Link, managed to breach the airport’s system and access confidential information belonging to private aircraft owners.
According to Intelbroker, the hack took place earlier this month and did not compromise any data related to regular passengers. However, approximately 2.5 million records were compromised in the breach, including sensitive details such as full names, CPA numbers, email addresses, company names, aircraft models, and identification numbers associated with the aircraft.
The hacker shared this information on the Breachforums Cybercrown Forum, a group that emerged following the dissolution of the Shinyhunters group last year. Intelbroker’s post on February 23rd provided insights into how the breach was executed by exploiting vulnerabilities in the airport’s CRM system.
It is worth noting that the hacker initially attributed the breach to someone named “Kwillsy” in the post, but later clarified that this individual was not involved. Intelbroker took full responsibility for the incident and acknowledged the role played by his team in carrying out the hack.
This incident adds to the growing number of data breaches that have occurred since the start of 2024, affecting both public and private entities. The breach at LAX underscores the vulnerability of organizations to cyber attacks, highlighting the need for robust cybersecurity measures.
Companies and government agencies are urged to prioritize cybersecurity, conduct regular system audits, and promptly address any vulnerabilities to safeguard sensitive data. Failure to do so could leave companies and individuals at constant risk of cyber threats and data breaches.