Actors Insights|Latest update09/07/2026

Handala

Named by self givenSuspected state sponsor: Islamic Republic of Iran

Handala is an Iranian-linked hacktivist persona active since at least 2022, named after the Palestinian cartoon symbol of resistance. The group conducts hack-and-leak operations and influence campaigns targeting Israeli organizations, publishing stolen data and sending threatening messages to Israeli citizens. Handala has claimed intrusions into Israeli defense companies, critical infrastructure providers, and government agencies, and has sent mass SMS and email messages to Israeli civilians. Researchers assess the group operates with Iranian state backing, consistent with Iran's pattern of using hacktivist personas for operations against Israel.

First Seen:Jun 2022
Last Seen:Mar 2026
Indexed Reports:2
Public IOCs:28
Cluster: Loose PersonaMisp: Handala
also known as:
Handala (self given)

Targeted Regions

Albania
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Albania
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Israel
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Israel
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United States
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Targeted Sectors

Information TechnologyGovernment Agencies and ServicesMedicalTelecommunicationHigh-Tech

Recent Indexed Reports

  1. Public
    Handala Hack: Unpacking Void Manticore’s Destructive Wiping and Hack-and-Leak Operations
  2. Public
    Handala Hack Intensifies Cyberattacks on Israeli Critical Infrastructure

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