A cyberattack on the World Food Programme (WFP) on May 14, 2026, exposed the personal data of approximately 600,000 Palestinian households in Gaza, including sensitive information such as names, ID numbers, and locations1. The full extent of the breach remains unclear, but the consequences for the affected population are severe, given the already dire humanitarian situation in Gaza. The exposure of this data puts the individuals at risk of targeted harassment, exploitation, or worse. The WFP must take immediate action to protect the affected households and mitigate the damage. This incident highlights the vulnerability of critical humanitarian infrastructure to cyber threats, which can have devastating consequences for vulnerable populations. The breach matters to cybersecurity practitioners because it underscores the need for robust security measures to safeguard sensitive data, especially in high-risk environments, and may prompt regulatory and supply-chain repercussions.