Handala Hack Team went back online hours after the FBI announced the seizure of clearnet domains tied to Iran-linked operators accused of issuing threats and conducting “name and shame” campaigns. The group announced a new domain on Telegram while Stryker confirmed a contained attack on its Microsoft environment with restoration efforts ongoing. #HandalaHackTeam #Stryker
Keypoints
- The FBI announced the seizure of multiple domains allegedly linked to Iran’s MOIS and groups including Handala Hack Team.
- Handala posted acknowledgements on Telegram and framed the takedown as censorship while pledging to continue operations.
- The group quickly launched a new domain (handala-hack.ps), indicating an effort to maintain operational continuity.
- Researchers observed re-routing to a clearnet site resembling the previous one, suggesting the takeover had limited disruption.
- Stryker confirmed the attack was contained to its Microsoft environment, with restoration making progress but some customer impacts remaining.
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