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Iran-Linked Hackers Claim to Expose 50 Israeli Unit 9900 Officers
Handala said the leak followed months of surveillance and was meant to expose the unit’s intelligence work and deter future attacks.
- On Saturday, the Iranian hacker collective Handala released personal details of 50 senior officers from Israel's Unit 9900, claiming the leak followed months of surveillance and complex cyber operations.
- Investigations by the U.S. Department of Justice suggest the group operates as a front for Iran's Ministry of Intelligence and Security , appearing to be part of state-sponsored retaliatory operations following the February 28 conflict.
- Handala previously claimed credit for a March 2026 malware attack on U.S.-based medical firm Stryker and leaked sensitive data from Lockheed Martin engineers, demonstrating a pattern of cyber aggression.
- The collective characterized the leak as ending the unit's "myth of invincibility," warning that "no criminal will remain hidden" as it signals intent to escalate its cyber confrontation.
- Following a breach of his personal email, FBI Director Kash Patel vowed to "hunt down every actor" behind the threats, while intelligence officials warn about the persistent danger posed by Tehran-linked hackers.
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Handala Claims Exposure of 50 Senior Officers in Israeli Unit 9900
WANA (Apr 04) – The hacker group “Handala” has claimed it exposed the identities of 50 senior officers affiliated with Unit 9900, an Israeli military intelligence division. According to statements released on Saturday, the group said this marks the first time such a large number of senior personnel from the unit have been identified […]
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