FBI Seizes Iranian Hackers’ Domains Tied to Stryker Attack
TL;DR
The FBI seized four domains linked to actors tied to Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence and Security, including the pro-Iranian group Handala, that were used to conduct psychological operations such as threats and leaked data after the Stryker cyberattack; the DOJ says the campaign aims to coercively shape narratives and intimidate dissidents and journalists, with incidents including death threats and a Handala-linked attack that disrupted Maryland hospitals.
- FBI says hackers tied to Stryker attack carried out broader intimidation campaign Axios
- FBI seizes website tied to Iranian cyberattack on U.S. company NBC News
- Iran-linked hackers restore website after US seizes domains Yahoo
- Hack on U.S. Medical Company Shows Reach of Iran’s Cyber Capabilities WSJ
- Stryker Attack Prompts CISA Warning On Endpoint Management Security Forbes
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