US EditionIranian Hackers Leak Personal Photos of Former Israeli Military Chief
The group said it still has access to crisis-room material and strategic maps, raising concerns over broader exposure of senior Israeli military records.
- On Thursday, the Iranian-linked hacking group Handala claimed to have breached the personal devices of former Israeli Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi, allegedly stealing more than 19,000 confidential images and videos from his tenure.
- Handala, a group linked to the Iranian MOIS, has previously targeted senior Israeli officials including former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and former defense minister Yoav Gallant as part of an ongoing cyber surveillance campaign.
- Released materials include around 60 photos and videos depicting Halevi's family life and meetings with senior officials from Qatar and Jordan, though the IDF has not independently verified the authenticity of these files.
- Gil Messing, Chief of Staff at Check Point Software Technologies, noted that such breaches often rely on social engineering rather than military network infiltration, cautioning that Handala frequently exaggerates its operational scope.
- Despite a kinetic ceasefire, Iranian-linked groups signal that cyberwarfare will intensify, with Handala threatening further leaks intended to erode the sense of security among Israel's defense leadership.
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Iranian hackers leak ex-Israeli army chief’s documents, photos
Iran-linked hacker group Handala announced it had obtained and leaked thousands of images, documents, and videos belonging to former Israeli army chief of staff Herzl Halevi. The group said on Thursday it was behind the operation, marking another instance of Israeli security officials being targeted in a "hack-and-leak" campaign. In a statement, the group said it had obtained more than 19,000 “confidential images and videos”, including classifie…
Iranian hackers leak ex-IDF chief's private photos, videos, personal information
The Iranian intelligence hacker group known as 'Handala' said it obtained more than 19,000 'confidential images and videos' of the former IDF chief of staff, classified documents and the 'clear, unblurred faces' of Israeli pilots, commanders and security operatives
Hackers claim to have collected 19,000 confidential images and videos from Lieutenant General Herzi Halev's devices.
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