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Handala Hack: Iran's Destructive Leak Machine Exposed

Iran's Handala Hack group doesn't just steal data—they wipe systems and leak secrets with surgical precision. Check Point's deep dive reveals a playbook that's equal parts chaos and calculation.

5 min read 4 weeks, 1 day ago
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Iranian Hackers Erase Stryker's Digital Lifeline: Medtech's Nightmare Begins

Imagine your surgeon's tools vanishing mid-operation, courtesy of hackers in Tehran. Iran-linked Handala just turned Stryker's global network into digital ash, exposing medtech's fragile underbelly.

5 min read 1 month ago
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CanisterWorm: Cybercrooks Hijack Iran Tensions for Cloud Data Heists

A worm called CanisterWorm just lit up Iranian cloud setups, wiping data based on time zones and language. Behind it? TeamPCP, who own 97% of their hits on Azure and AWS misconfigs.

4 min read 1 month ago
Timeline graphic showing Iranian cyber evolution from Shamoon wipers to identity-based wipes

Iran's Hackers Swap Wipers for Identity Strikes

Forget the old disk-wipers; Iran's cyber crews are now hijacking your own admin tools to nuke devices. This sneaky pivot changes everything for global targets.

4 min read 1 month ago
Digital map showing cyber attacks from Iran-linked actors amid Middle East conflict

Iran's 27-Day Blackout Fuels Global Phishing Frenzy and Wiper Warnings

Screens flicker in boardrooms worldwide as Iranian-themed phishing lures flood inboxes. Unit 42's latest brief reveals a cyber storm brewing beyond the blackout.

5 min read 1 month ago

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