Iran: Israel Killed "Handala" Head Hacker
Iran has accused Israel of killing a prominent hacker known as "Handala," the head of a hacking group. The incident has escalated tensions between the two countries, with Iran vowing to respond to the alleged assassination.
Background
- "Handala" is the name of an Iranian hacker group (also spelled Handallah) believed to be affiliated with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The group has been linked to cyberattacks against Israeli and Western targets, including hacking Israeli water infrastructure and defense systems.