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FBI Seizes Handala Website Amid Ongoing Cyber Threats

3/20/2026

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The FBI seized the Handala website, an Iran-linked hacker group, which now displays a law-enforcement notice.
Handala claimed Stryker attack disrupted operations, but the group said it only accessed Microsoft accounts.
Despite the seizure, Handala remains on Telegram and has announced a new website.
The group previously claimed to hack Verifone, but Verifone denied any attacks.
Officials say threats have not risen since Iran conflict began, but Handala could adapt.

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Story summary

The FBI seized the Handala website, an Iran-linked hacker group, which now displays a law-enforcement notice.
Handala claimed Stryker attack disrupted operations, but the group said it only accessed Microsoft accounts.
Despite the seizure, Handala remains on Telegram and has announced a new website.
The group previously claimed to hack Verifone, but Verifone denied any attacks.
Officials say threats have not risen since Iran conflict began, but Handala could adapt.