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The FBI seized the website of the Iran-linked hacker group Handala

Who Is Handala?
Handala (also stylized as Handala_hack) first appeared on December 18, 2023, launching both its Telegram channel and X/Twitter account simultaneously.
The most recent major attack linked to Handala happened on March 11, 2026, targeting the U.S. medical technology company Stryker.
What happened?
Handala claimed responsibility for a destructive cyberattack on Stryker’s global systems.
The attack disrupted internal networks and Microsoft systems, leaving many employees unable to access devices.
The group said the attack was retaliation tied to the ongoing Iran U.S. Israel conflict.
Impact
Handala claimed it:
Wiped over 200,000 devices
Stole up to 50 TB of data
The company experienced global operational disruption, affecting multiple countries.

The FBI this week seized two domains operated by Handala one used as a data leak site and another allegedly used to target individuals with possible links to Israeli defense contractors. Both domains now display seizure notices from the FBI.



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