Iran-linked Handala hacking group sends bouquets and letters to Israel polling sites
Handala, a hacking group that US authorities say is linked to Iran, says it placed bouquets of flowers with "sensitive items" at various polling sites in Israel as the country votes in one of its most anticipated elections in years. A message posted to Handala Hack , the group's Telegram channel, showed pictures and videos of the bouquets appearing just outside voting centres, along with several…
Iran-linked hacking group Handala has reportedly placed flower bouquets and letters at polling sites across Israel in advance of the country's upcoming election. The group's Telegram channel posted images and videos of the bouquets appearing near various voting centers. Handala claimed responsibility for the act, warning that more packages would potentially be discovered in the coming hours.
The group's message was directed at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whom Handala's commander Asif Sarmad addressed in the letters. Handala has been active in cyber warfare for over a year, claiming responsibility for various attacks worldwide. In March, the group allegedly hacked FBI director Kash Patel's email and cloud services.
The FBI stated they were aware of the threat and had taken measures to mitigate the risks. The information in question was historical and did not involve any government data. The FBI offered a $10 million reward for information leading to the identification of Handala hackers. Handala has reportedly gained access to the former Israeli military chief of staff's residence during the attack, a message to those who fear their shadows and still have illusions of security.
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