The Handala Hack Team claims to have targeted Vered Haimovich, a retired Israeli Air Force colonel linked to secret IDF Squadron 166 and the Hermes drone program, alleging a hotel-based hardware swap in Uzbekistan aided by an insider. The group says it exfiltrated 100,000 emails, classified UAV operational data, Elbit Systems reports, and personal identification files, potentially exposing sensitive Israeli drone operations. #HandalaHackTeam #ElbitSystems
Keypoints
- Attackers claim a physical hardware swap at a hotel in Uzbekistan enabled the compromise.
- The reported target is Vered Haimovich, described as a retired Israeli Air Force colonel and leader of IDF Squadron 166.
- The alleged haul includes 100,000 emails, classified UAV operational data, Elbit Systems surveillance and security reports, and identification documents.
- Exposure of these materials could jeopardize Israeli drone operations, personnel safety, and intelligence methods.
- The hacktivist group’s claims are unverified and require independent confirmation to determine authenticity and impact.
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