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Handala Hackers Claim Massive Data Breach on Israeli Police, Leak 350,000 Files

Iranian-linked hackers claim to have breached Israeli police systems, stealing 2.1TB of sensitive data. Police deny the breach. Learn more about the alleged hack and its implications.

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The infamous Handala hacking group, with suspected ties to Iranian intelligence, has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack against Israel’s police force, managing to exfiltrate 2.1 terabytes of sensitive data, including personnel records, weapons inventories, medical and psychological profiles, legal case files, weapon permits, and identity documents. Handala further claims to have disseminated 350,000 of these documents publicly.

The scope of the claimed data breach is extensive, encompassing a wide range of sensitive information. Reports suggest the stolen data includes email addresses, gun licenses, officer photos and personal contact details, classified documents, and personal information about suspects and convicted criminals, including details about sex offender employment permits.

Handala also alleges obtaining access to the personal files of police officers, including psychological evaluations and other private data, and breaching the servers of the Israeli Ministry of National Security.

Despite Handala’s claims, the Israeli police have denied any direct penetration of their systems. Their statement suggests that the breach, if confirmed, likely involved third-party entities that share data with the police. An investigation is currently underway to ascertain the true extent of the incident and identify any vulnerabilities.

https://twitter.com/IL_police/status/1888576600985243926

This alleged break follows a pattern of disruptive cyber actions by Handala targeting Israeli entities, particularly since the escalation of the Israeli-Hamas conflict. Microsoft reports that Israel has become a prime target for Iranian cyber operations, experiencing a significant increase in attacks. Handala’s own activity reflects this trend, with a series of increasing data breaches targeting Israeli institutions.

For instance, in October 2024, Hackread.com reported their suspected involvement in a phishing campaign targeting cybersecurity personnel within Israeli organizations with wiper malware, aiming to disrupt the country’s digital defences. In September 2024, the group targeted Israel’s Soreq Nuclear Research Center (SNRC) in a significant ransomware attack.

The group has targeted crucial Israeli institutions/ systems with the Elad Municipality and the Ramat Gan Academic College being their recent targets. On January 27, 2025, the group compromised the emergency alert system, operated by Israeli electronics firm Maagar-Tec, impacting at least 20 kindergarten educational institutions across Israel, triggering widespread panic with false terror alerts.

Nevertheless, in its post on BreachForums dated February 9, 2025, Handala Group not only claimed responsibility for the latest attack but also taunted Israel, emphasizing their success in penetrating their defences and exposing their secrets while accusing Israel of arrogance and deception.

“Handala does not forget. Handala does not forgive,” the group reiterated their slogan.

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