Bus Services Disrupted after Turkish Transportation App Hack
INCIDENT
Ekomobil mobile application has been compromised by a previously unknown group calling itself “Cund El Aksa.” The app is a key tool used by residents of Kocaeli for accessing public transportation services. The group sent threatening messages to users and caused disruptions to the city’s bus services.
After gaining control of the application, the hackers sent a chilling message to subscribers. This incident has raised concerns about the security of public digital services as well as the cybersecurity of government funded apps in Türkiye.