Iran-linked hackers sent menacing texts to U.S. service members
Iran-linked hackers, known as the Handala Hack Team, sent threatening messages to U.S. service members at bases in the Persian Gulf, warning of missile and drone attacks. The group claimed to have compromised personal information for thousands of troops deployed to the region.
Iran-linked hackers sent threatening messages to U.S. service members at Persian Gulf bases, warning of missile and drone attacks. The Handala Hack Team claimed to have compromised personal info for thousands of troops. The messages, received by personnel in Bahrain, read: 'Your identities are fully known to our missile units.' The FBI and military authorities are investigating. Handala has previously carried out website defacements and DDoS attacks, and has been linked to Iranian intelligence. The group's actions coincide with a fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire on the verge of breaking down. Experts say the group's tactics are becoming more sophisticated and bold.
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