Iranian hacker group claims to have breached IDF bases and published footage

The Iranian hacker group "Handala" has claimed to have breached IDF bases and distributed footage. The article notes that the hackers' claims have not been independently verified, and that the group has previously published exaggerated claims.

The Iranian hacker group "Handala" claimed today (Wednesday) to have breached IDF bases and distributed footage from them. In a statement released by the group, it said that "images and videos we obtained from your military bases during the recent wars are now available for viewing by the entire world on the Handala website." It further stated that the group's members "have infiltrated your ranks" and are "in the heart of your army, moving among you, in meeting rooms, at headquarters, and even alongside senior commanders." The statement also said, "Mr. Netanyahu, you deserve congratulations. Under your leadership, 'October 7' is coming, not just once, but again and again." The article notes that this is not the first time the group has published exaggerated claims, and that it previously claimed to have taken over FBI drones during the World Cup. It also states that the hackers' claims have not been independently verified, and that cybersecurity experts have questioned the authenticity of evidence previously published by the group.