The Communications Directorate denies the allegations of a "cyber attack on PTT."

The Communications Directorate denies the allegations of a

21.04.2026 13:53

The claim that PTT was subjected to a cyber attack and experienced a data leak quickly caused a major uproar. In a statement from the Communication Presidency's Disinformation Combat Center (DMM), which also appeared in some media outlets, it was stated that the claim is completely unfounded, and "No data leak or security vulnerability has been detected in the systems of the Postal and Telegraph Organization (PTT) as alleged."

Claims that PTT has been subjected to a cyber attack and experienced a data leak quickly resonated widely in the public. It was announced that the claims reported by some media outlets do not reflect the truth.

The Presidency's Communication Directorate Disinformation Combat Center (DMM) announced in a statement regarding the issue that there is no data leak or security vulnerability in PTT systems.

A STATEMENT FROM DMM

The statement made by DMM included the following remarks: “The claims reported in some media outlets and social media platforms that ‘PTT has been subjected to a cyber attack and experienced a data leak’ are completely unfounded. No data leak or security vulnerability has been detected in the systems of the Post and Telegraph Organization (PTT) as alleged.

The institution's information systems are protected 24/7 in accordance with both national and international cybersecurity standards and protocols. The privacy of our citizens' personal data is maintained with the most modern technological infrastructure and utmost diligence. It is strongly requested that these kinds of unfounded shares, which aim to create panic and insecurity in the public, should not be taken into account; only the relevant official statements should be considered.”

WARNING NOT TO TRUST CLAIMS OUTSIDE OF OFFICIAL STATEMENTS

The statement also emphasized the need to be cautious against unfounded shares that aim to create panic and insecurity in the public.

DMM's statement on PTT cyber attack
DMM's statement on PTT cyber attack

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