Turkey Cyber Watch
Reports since 1 Jan 2026. Not a live feed.
Threat level, Turkey
Background readingHacktivismIncident response
No public level found
No published national cyber threat level found for Turkey's cyber threat posture and 2026 incidents, checked 7 Nov 2026. Turkey publishes no national cyber alert level; the Cybersecurity Presidency and the Cybersecurity Board chaired by President Erdogan set priorities.
Source: Hurriyet Daily News
From official agencies
| Date | Agency | Advisory or alert |
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Agency headlines, unedited.
Compare countries
| Country | Threat level | Confirmed | Claimed only | Via a vendor | Latest report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Malaysia | Medium | 19 | 35 | 7 | 7 Nov 2026 |
 Singapore | None published | 12 | 24 | 3 | 7 Nov 2026 |
 Indonesia | None published | 6 | 32 | 0 | 5 Nov 2026 |
 Thailand | None published | 9 | 33 | 0 | 3 Nov 2026 |
 Philippines | None published | 9 | 35 | 4 | 7 Nov 2026 |
 Vietnam | None published | 5 | 34 | 0 | 5 Nov 2026 |
 Israel | None published | 4 | 2 | 0 | 7 Nov 2026 |
 Iran | None published | 4 | 0 | 0 | 13 Jun 2026 |
 United Arab Emirates | None published | 4 | 4 | 1 | 7 Oct 2026 |
 Saudi Arabia | None published | 2 | 5 | 0 | 12 Oct 2026 |
 Egypt | None published | 1 | 4 | 1 | 29 Oct 2026 |
 South Africa | None published | 8 | 0 | 1 | 26 Oct 2026 |
 Nigeria | None published | 2 | 3 | 0 | 8 Aug 2026 |
 Kenya | None published | 1 | 6 | 0 | 25 Jul 2026 |
 India | None published | 9 | 2 | 1 | 28 Oct 2026 |
 Pakistan | None published | 3 | 3 | 0 | 22 Jul 2026 |
 Bangladesh | None published | 1 | 5 | 0 | 23 Oct 2026 |
 Sri Lanka | None published | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 Jul 2026 |
 Cambodia | None published | 0 | 3 | 0 | 10 Jun 2026 |
 Myanmar | None published | 1 | 5 | 0 | 25 Oct 2026 |
 Brunei | None published | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
 Poland | BRAVO-CRP | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 Oct 2026 |
 Ukraine | None published | 7 | 0 | 1 | 4 Nov 2026 |
 Russia | None published | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 Nov 2026 |
 Czechia | None published | 3 | 0 | 1 | 22 Oct 2026 |
 Romania | None published | 2 | 0 | 0 | 14 Jul 2026 |
 Estonia | None published | 5 | 0 | 3 | 4 Nov 2026 |
| Turkey | None published | 3 | 0 | 1 | 16 Sep 2026 |
 United Kingdom | None published | 5 | 1 | 3 | 2 Nov 2026 |
 Germany | None published | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 Nov 2026 |
 France | None published | 7 | 0 | 2 | 4 Nov 2026 |
 Netherlands | None published | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 Nov 2026 |
 Italy | None published | 5 | 0 | 0 | 7 Nov 2026 |
 Spain | None published | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 Feb 2026 |
 Ireland | None published | 3 | 4 | 0 | 2 Nov 2026 |
 Sweden | None published | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 Nov 2026 |
 United States | None published | 6 | 0 | 2 | 28 Aug 2026 |
 Canada | None published | 5 | 0 | 1 | 21 Aug 2026 |
 Mexico | None published | 2 | 4 | 1 | 21 Aug 2026 |
 Brazil | None published | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 Nov 2026 |
 Argentina | None published | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 Aug 2026 |
 Chile | None published | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 Nov 2026 |
 Colombia | None published | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 Nov 2026 |
 Japan | None published | 9 | 0 | 5 | 4 Nov 2026 |
 South Korea | Caution | 6 | 0 | 2 | 29 Oct 2026 |
 China | None published | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 Aug 2026 |
 Taiwan | None published | 9 | 0 | 2 | 3 Nov 2026 |
 Hong Kong | None published | 3 | 0 | 3 | 30 Oct 2026 |
 Australia | None published | 5 | 0 | 1 | 2 Nov 2026 |
 New Zealand | None published | 7 | 2 | 1 | 3 Sep 2026 |
2026 counts. Click a row to open a country.
Official numbers
| Measure | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| People whose personal data a hacking network allegedly stole | About 20 million | Reported March 2026 | Hurriyet Daily News |
| Suspects sought in a social media crime sweep, per Interior Minister Mustafa Ciftci | 1,008 in 48 provinces | September 2026 | Hurriyet Daily News |
| Cyber drills planned by the Transport and Infrastructure Ministry | 12 | 2026 | Hurriyet Daily News |
Who is targeting it
| Group | Kind | What it did | Sources | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanaWare operators | Ransomware | Acronis reported in April 2026 a ransomware campaign that runs only on systems in Turkey. | The Record |
Laws and rules this year
Full stories
Official statements
- 16 Sep 2026An MIT-led operation arrested five suspects over a data breach through trade union software. Hurriyet Daily News
- 6 May 2026President Erdogan chaired the first Cybersecurity Board meeting, naming 15 critical infrastructure sectors. Hurriyet Daily News
- 24 Apr 2026Communications Director Burhanettin Duran said Turkey must assert its authority over cyberspace as a national security issue. Hurriyet Daily News
Incidents
3 of 3 incidents
| What happened | Sources | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ✅ ConfirmedAydo Yazilim (trade union software)Via a vendor | 16 Sep 2026 | Other | Data leak | None | Confirmed. An operation led by the National Intelligence Organization (MIT) with the Cybersecurity Directorate found leaked identity datasets could be queried through the firm's union software, and five suspects were arrested. | Hurriyet Daily News✓ 7 Nov |
| ✅ ConfirmedPublic institution databases (unnamed) | 27 Mar 2026 | Government | Data leak | None | Confirmed. The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office said seven suspects were detained for stealing and selling personal data of about 20 million people, partly from public institution databases. | Hurriyet Daily News✓ 7 Nov |
 ✅ ConfirmedIzmir University of Economics | 4 Jan 2026 | Education | Data leak | None | Confirmed. The university linked leaked student ID photos to an old decommissioned student information system, and prosecutors detained three suspects. | Hurriyet Daily News✓ 7 Nov |
FAQ
Does Turkey have a national cyber threat level?
No published national cyber threat level was found for Turkey's cyber threat posture and 2026 incidents (checked 7 Nov 2026). Turkey publishes no national cyber alert level; the Cybersecurity Presidency and the Cybersecurity Board chaired by President Erdogan set priorities.
Which organisations in Turkey confirmed cyber incidents recently?
3 incidents confirmed since January 2026: Aydo Yazilim (trade union software), Public institution databases (unnamed) and Izmir University of Economics.
What counts as a confirmed incident?
The organisation, a regulator, the police or a minister has said something happened, as reported by a named outlet. Everything else is listed as claimed.
Why list leak-site claims at all?
Ransomware and extortion crews post victims on leak sites before anyone confirms. The list shows what attackers say. Treat it as a lead and check with the organisation.
Is the map a live attack feed?
No. It counts incidents and claims reported in 2026. Live attack maps from security vendors show scanning traffic hitting their sensors, which does not mean a place was attacked.
How often is it updated?
By hand when a national level changes or a notable incident is reported. The date is shown in the header.
Sources: official statements and regional press, including Bernama, The Star, Malay Mail, CNN Indonesia and Newsbytes.PH; leak-site claims from public ransomware trackers. Each entry links its source.