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Is Iran Behind U.S. Water-Hacking? Attribution Still Unclear
technology22 days ago

Is Iran Behind U.S. Water-Hacking? Attribution Still Unclear

Minnesota reported a coordinated cyber-attack on over 30 water systems, with seven states affected and investigators probing a possible Iranian link. Iran denies involvement, but experts point to Iran-linked groups such as Handala, and attribution remains uncertain. The main concern is eroding public trust in critical services, while authorities urge immediate security upgrades, including disconnecting water systems from the internet and resetting passwords.

via BBC|
#cisa#cybersecurity#handala
Iranian Hackers Breach Kash Patel’s Gmail; FBI Left Unscathed
technology5 months ago

Iranian Hackers Breach Kash Patel’s Gmail; FBI Left Unscathed

An Iran‑linked hacker group called Handala claims it breached Kash Patel’s personal Gmail, exposing years of his emails; a Justice Department official confirmed the breach but there’s no evidence Patel’s FBI/DOJ accounts were compromised, casting doubt on Handala’s claim of hacking the FBI. The WIRED security roundup also notes Apple’s Lockdown Mode remains effective against spyware, Russia’s move to mandate a homegrown 5G encryption (NEA-7), and California’s data‑broker registry showing 33 brokers selling residents’ data to foreign adversaries.

via WIRED|
#cybersecurity#fbi#handala
Iranian Hackers Expose Old Personal Data of FBI Director
technology5 months ago

Iranian Hackers Expose Old Personal Data of FBI Director

A pro-Iranian group called Handala claims it hacked FBI Director Kash Patel’s personal email, releasing photos and more than a decade’s worth of personal documents. The FBI says the information is historical and not government data, and it’s unclear when the breach occurred. Handala has previously targeted U.S. entities, and the Justice Department has seized domains tied to Iranian hacking networks; the Trump administration is offering up to $10 million for information identifying Handala members.

via PBS|
#fbi#hacking#handala
Iranian Hackers Leak Kash Patel’s Personal Emails in Retaliation Campaign
technology5 months ago

Iranian Hackers Leak Kash Patel’s Personal Emails in Retaliation Campaign

Pro‑Iranian group Handala published more than 300 emails and photos from Kash Patel’s personal Gmail, mostly dating from 2010–2012 with some items from 2022, claiming retaliation after FBI/DOJ actions against Iranian hacking operations. NBC News could not verify all emails; the material includes Patel’s family correspondence and a Cuba trip, with metadata indicating the breach predates his government work. The FBI says the information is historical and contains no government information. The incident occurs amid broader Iranian cyber activity targeting U.S. figures, with the State Department offering up to $10 million for information on Iranian hackers.

via NBC News|
#cyberattack#hackers#handala
FBI Seizes Iranian Hackers’ Domains Tied to Stryker Attack
technology5 months ago

FBI Seizes Iranian Hackers’ Domains Tied to Stryker Attack

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.

via Axios|
#fbi#hacking#handala
FBI Dismantles Iran-Linked Handala Web Hub After Stryker Breach
technology5 months ago

FBI Dismantles Iran-Linked Handala Web Hub After Stryker Breach

The FBI seized the Handala‑run site tied to Iran‑linked hackers after it claimed responsibility for the Stryker breach, replacing it with a DOJ/FBI notice. Stryker reported disruption from attackers who accessed Microsoft accounts and used Intune to wipe devices, while experts say Handala’s activity has waned. CISA urged companies to secure Microsoft Intune access as cyber tensions with Iran continue.

via NBC News|
#cybersecurity#fbi#handala
Iran War Expands Into Global Cyberwar
world5 months ago

Iran War Expands Into Global Cyberwar

Handala, an Iran-linked group, claimed a cyberattack on Stryker that allegedly wiped over 200,000 devices across 79 countries, illustrating a widening cyber battlefield in the Iran war. The incident sits within a broader campaign by IRGC-backed groups (CyberAv3ngers, APT33, APT55) targeting US infrastructure, plus a loose hacktivist coalition—Cyber Islamic Resistance—coordinating actions via Telegram. The United States and Israel are reported to be conducting cyber operations as part of Operation Epic Fury, with actors employing AI tools to disrupt energy, telecoms, and government networks.

via Euronews.com|
#cyberwarfare#epic-fury#handala
Handala: Iran’s Hacktivist Front Becomes Tehran’s Cyber Retaliation Arm
technology5 months ago

Handala: Iran’s Hacktivist Front Becomes Tehran’s Cyber Retaliation Arm

Iran’s Handala, a MOIS-linked hacktivist front tied to the Void Manticore operation, has emerged as the public face of Tehran’s retaliatory cyberactivity amid US-Israeli strikes, using hack‑and‑leak campaigns and wiper malware to disrupt targets in Israel and the West. The Stryker breach is their most consequential operation to date, though researchers say Handala appears opportunistic rather than strategically planned, pursuing quick access and chaotic disruption while also scouting for surveillance opportunities across the Middle East, including hacked cameras.

via WIRED|
#cyberwar#hacktivism#handala
Stryker Faces Uncertain Recovery Timeline After Global Cyberattack
business5 months ago

Stryker Faces Uncertain Recovery Timeline After Global Cyberattack

Stryker disclosed a global cyberattack that disrupted its Microsoft environment and wiped devices via Intune, affecting about 5,500 employees across several regions; while restoration efforts are ongoing, the full timeline and potential financial impact remain unclear, with security researchers pointing to Handala/IRGC-linked APT34 activity though Microsoft has not commented.

via The Record from Recorded Future News|
#apt34#business#cyberattack
Iran-linked Hackers Hit U.S. MedTech Stryker, Disrupting Global Operations
technology5 months ago

Iran-linked Hackers Hit U.S. MedTech Stryker, Disrupting Global Operations

Iran-backed Handala claimed responsibility for a global cyberattack on U.S. medical-technology company Stryker, crippling its Microsoft environment, wiping data on many computers, and forcing offices to close; Stryker says there is no ransomware and is assessing the impact as Handala frames the strike as retaliation for an Iranian school bombing.

via Mashable|
#cyberattack#cybersecurity#handala
Iran-linked hackers cripple Stryker in retaliatory cyberattack
world5 months ago

Iran-linked hackers cripple Stryker in retaliatory cyberattack

Iran-connected group Handala disrupted Stryker’s global networks and claimed to have stolen about 50 terabytes of data in retaliation for US-Israeli strikes on Iran. Stryker reported a global Microsoft environment disruption with no evidence of ransomware and said the incident is under investigation; Handala also claimed an attack on Verifone amid broader tensions and threats against Western targets.

via Al Jazeera|
#cyberattack#data-breach#handala
"The Symbol of Palestinians: Unveiling Handala and Naji al-Ali"
world-news2 years ago

"The Symbol of Palestinians: Unveiling Handala and Naji al-Ali"

Handala, a character created by Palestinian cartoonist Naji al-Ali, symbolizes the Palestinian struggle and resistance to occupation, remaining relevant amid the Israel-Hamas war. Handala, forever 10 years old, represents insurgency, refusal, and struggle, with his back turned to the world as a rejection of foreign-imposed solutions. Naji al-Ali, a pan-Arab nationalist, created over 40,000 cartoons and was critical of both Israeli and Arab governments before being killed in 1987. Handala's image is popular in street art and graffiti, serving as a symbol of dispossession and resistance for Palestinians and ordinary Arabs.

via NPR|
#handala#israel-hamas-war#naji-al-ali