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Dayasiri claims hackers sought USD 50,000 ransom following SriLankan Airlines cyber breach

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Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 04:18

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Dayasiri claims hackers sought USD 50,000 ransom following SriLankan Airlines cyber breach. Live breaking coverage from Hiru News Colombo newsroom.

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