Cybersecurity Advisory
Handala Hack: Analysis of an Iran Linked Hacktivist Group’s Operational Playbook
Handala Hack is an online persona linked to Void Manticore (also known as Red Sandstorm or Banished Kitten), a threat actor assessed to be affiliated with Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS). The group has conducted multiple destructive cyber operations combined with “hack-and-leak” campaigns, targeting organizations in countries such as Israel, Albania, and the United States. In addition to Handala, the actor has operated other personas including Karma and Homeland Justice, which have been used in separate but operationally related campaigns.
Download the Security Advisory Now
Recent Updates
- Iranian APT Activity Escalates Amid Geopolitical Conflict: Recommended Actions
- SOC Advisory: Heightened Monitoring & Preparedness in UAE
- Microsoft Copilot Email and Teams Summarization Vulnerability Enables Phishing Attacks
- Geopolitical tensions Key Indicator of Compromise
- Scammers try to SIM-swap Dubai citizens hours after Iranian Missile Strikes
Protect your online assets from cyber threats with Paramount
Comprehensive cyber security solutions for individuals and businesses
Significantly reduce the risk of cyber threats and ensure a safer digital environment.