Iran-linked Group Handala Claims FBI Drone Hack, Threatens 2026 World Cup
An Iran-linked hacker group, identified as Handala, has claimed to have successfully breached drones operated by the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The group also issued a threat to target the 2026 World Cup. These claims were reported on Friday by SITE, a monitoring group that tracks extremist online activity.
An Iran-linked hacker group, known as Handala, has asserted that it successfully breached drones belonging to the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). This claim was reported by SITE, a monitoring group, on Friday.
In addition to the alleged drone breach, Handala also issued a threat concerning the upcoming 2026 World Cup. The nature of the threatened target or specific actions was not detailed in the report.
According to SITE, which monitors online activity of extremist organizations, Handala's claims represent a significant development in cybersecurity, particularly given the group's reported links to Iran. (Source: France 24)
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