Iranian Hackers Leak Private Data of Former IDF Chief, Raising Security Concerns
Iranian hackers, identified as part of the group Handala, have released private photos, videos, and personal documents of former IDF Chief of Staff Herzl Halevi. This breach is part of a series of 'hack-and-leak' operations targeting Israeli security officials. The leaked materials include over 19,000 confidential images and videos, some from top-secret meetings and classified files. The hackers also disclosed personal documents such as passports and photos from Halevi's visits to military facilities and meetings with U.S. and Arab counterparts. The group claims to have archived the identities of Israeli military personnel, including pilots and commanders. This incident follows previous leaks involving other Israeli officials, suggesting a pattern of cyber operations by Iranian intelligence.