Iran-Aligned Hackers Claim Theft of 19,000 Files from Ex-Israeli Army Chief Halevi
The Handala Hack Team, a group aligned with Iran, claims to have obtained over 19,000 sensitive files from the personal phone of Herzi Halevi, former Israeli Chief of Staff. The leaked material includes confidential images and videos from secret meetings, strategic maps, and details of command centers. Published content reveals Halevi meeting with Arab officials in Qatar and Jordan, as well as US Central Command chief Michael Kurilla. Additionally, the group released personal family photos, ID cards, and embarrassing private moments. Halevi, who served until March 2025, led forces during the early stages of the Gaza conflict. This incident marks one of the most severe cyber breaches involving a senior Israeli security figure, following similar attacks on other high-profile Israeli officials like Naftali Bennett.
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Iran-Aligned Hackers Claim Theft of 19,000 Files from Ex-Israeli Army Chief Halevi
The Handala Hack Team, a group aligned with Iran, claims to have obtained over 19,000 sensitive files from the personal phone of Herzi Halevi, former Israeli Chief of Staff. The leaked material includes confidential images and videos from secret meetings, strategic maps, and details of command centers. Published content reveals Halevi meeting with Arab officials in Qatar and Jordan, as well as US Central Command chief Michael Kurilla. Additionally, the group released personal family photos, ID cards, and embarrassing private moments. Halevi, who served until March 2025, led forces during the early stages of the Gaza conflict. This incident marks one of the most severe cyber breaches involving a senior Israeli security figure, following similar attacks on other high-profile Israeli officials like Naftali Bennett.
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