Thousands of records have been compromised after the recruitment database of the United Nation’s aviation agency was breached. The Canada-based International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) admitted that it was investigating a potential breach yesterday but has now released some details.

The United Nations’ aviation agency has confirmed that a hacker accessed thousands of records after compromising its internal recruitment database.

Crime forum-dweller claims to have leaked 42,000 documents packed with personal info The United Nations' aviation agency is investigating "a potential information security incident" after a cybercriminal claimed they had laid hands on 42,

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a United Nations agency that defines international operating standards for civil aviation, has confirmed it’s investigating a cybersecurity incident.

The United Nations' aviation agency is investigating reports of a "potential information security incident," the organization said in a brief post to its website. The Canada-based International Civil Aviation Organization said in its statement the potential breach was possibly tied to "a threat actor known for targeting international organizations.

Additional information is anticipated to be released after the preliminary results of the investigation are reviewed.