Handala hacking group claims breach of Israeli Police breach, theft of 350,000 files
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Handala hacking group (believed to have ties to Iranian intelligence) is claiming responsibility for a breach of the Israeli Police Force.
While Handala claims direct system penetration, the Israeli police have denied any direct breach of their systems, suggesting that if confirmed, the compromise likely occurred through third-party entities with data-sharing arrangements.
The group asserts they have successfully exfiltrated 2.1 terabytes of sensitive data, with 350,000 documents already being released publicly. The exposed data reportedly includes:
- Personnel records and officer photos
- Personal contact details of police officers
- Psychological evaluations of officers
- Medical profiles
- Weapons inventories and gun licenses
- Legal case files
- Identity documents
- Email addresses
- Information about suspects and convicted criminals
- Sex offender employment permit details
- Classified documents
The number of affected individuals is not disclosed. The attack vector is not disclosed but the Israeli police's statement suggests the breach may have occurred through third-party vendors with data access.
An active investigation is underway to determine the full scope and impact of the incident. The group publicly claimed responsibility for the attack through a post on BreachForums on February 9, 2025, accompanied by their slogan "Handala does not forget. Handala does not forgive."
