In a bold move by the hacktivist group Anonymous the official website of GlobalX Airlines was taken offline early Monday morning as a direct protest against the companys involvement in deportation flights Anonymous released a statement claiming responsibility for the attack and accusing GlobalX of profiting from the forced removal of vulnerable individuals from the United States
The cyberattack which reportedly began around 3 am Eastern Time disrupted several digital services provided by GlobalX including flight tracking and customer service portals Anonymous stated that the website will remain under siege until the airline publicly commits to ending all contracts related to deportation operations
This action comes amid growing scrutiny over private airline participation in government deportation efforts Human rights groups have long criticized such collaborations arguing they contribute to the trauma and displacement of immigrants and asylum seekers In recent months protests have intensified both online and on the ground with activists targeting airports and airline offices across the country
Anonymous in its statement emphasized that the hack was not intended to harm passengers or airline staff but to raise awareness and pressure corporate stakeholders The group also shared screenshots allegedly from internal emails showing flight schedules tied to Immigration and Customs Enforcement ICE operations although the authenticity of these claims has not yet been independently verified
GlobalX has not issued a formal response but a spokesperson confirmed that the companys IT team is investigating the incident and working to restore services No customer data appears to have been compromised according to early reports but the breach has raised concerns over cybersecurity protocols in aviation firms connected to sensitive government contracts
Experts warn that this may not be the last time Anonymous or similar groups target companies linked to controversial state policies The incident highlights the increasing role of digital activism in shaping public discourse and pressuring institutions involved in ethically charged practices
As the debate over deportations continues this cyberattack marks another flashpoint in the broader conflict over immigration justice and corporate responsibility
