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Iranian Hackers Strike Back Amid U.S.-Israel Airstrikes

3/13/2026

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The Iranian hacker group Handala launched significant cyberattacks after the U.S. and Israel began airstrikes in Iran in late February 2026.
Handala breached medical technology firm Stryker, disrupting operations globally.
The group is believed to be linked to Iran's Ministry of Intelligence and has evolved into a major state-sponsored cyber warfare actor.
Experts, including Justin Moore of Palo Alto Networks, describe Handala as combining hacktivist tactics with nation-state capabilities.

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The Iranian hacker group Handala launched significant cyberattacks after the U.S. and Israel began airstrikes in Iran in late February 2026.
Handala breached medical technology firm Stryker, disrupting operations globally.
The group is believed to be linked to Iran's Ministry of Intelligence and has evolved into a major state-sponsored cyber warfare actor.
Experts, including Justin Moore of Palo Alto Networks, describe Handala as combining hacktivist tactics with nation-state capabilities.