Information about Syrian refugees residing in Turkey breached, shared on Telegram
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A data breach has compromised the personal information of over 3 million Syrian refugees residing in Turkey.
The leaked data, shared on several Telegram channels includes:
- names,
- addresses,
- phone numbers.
This incident has heightened fears among Syrians in Turkey, leading to concerns about potential retribution and forcing some to consider returning to Syria or seeking illegal routes to the EU.
The Turkish interior ministry confirmed that the breach involved identity details of Syrians under temporary protection, though they noted the leaked information is outdated. Authorities have launched an investigation to verify the data's date and determine the leak's origin.
Initial findings revealed that the social media account responsible for sharing the information was managed by a 14-year-old identified as E.P., who has been detained. The nature of the attack is not disclosed.
Turkey’s interior ministry’s cyber crime department is leading the investigation into the breach. A ministry spokesperson stated, "We will capture and bring to justice those who seek to create chaos and exploit children for their provocations."
