An Iran-linked hacker group known as Handala has claimed it breached FBI surveillance drones and gained access to sensitive aerial surveillance data used for counterterrorism operations in the United States. The group also issued a chilling warning linked to the ongoing FIFA World Cup, raising fresh concerns over cyber threats and tournament security.

According to monitoring group SITE Intelligence, Handala claims it had access for months to FBI drone feeds featuring facial recognition and license plate screening capabilities. The hackers warned that World Cup teams and infrastructure could be targeted.

Iran-Linked Group Claims FBI Drone Hack: Handala Claims Drone Surveillance Breach

Iran-linked hackers claim breach of FBI Director Kash Patel’s email; release documents, photos online

UK has warned that a Russia-based hacking group named Cold River has been holding an expansive and ongoing information-gathering campaign in the country. An advisory issued by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) said that the group has already struck various targets in government, politics, academia, defence, journalism, and activism.

UK warns of Russia and Iran-based hacker groups targeting politicians and journalists

US tech giant Facebook said it has blocked 200 accounts operated by hackers in Iran linked to espionage operations which targeted western military, defence and aerospace personnel while using its platform.

Iranian hackers used site to target military personnel in US, UK and Europe, says Facebook

US tech giant Facebook said it has blocked 200 accounts operated by hackers in Iran linked to espionage operations which targeted western military, defence and aerospace personnel while using its platform The social networking site said Iranian hackers known as Tortoiseshell used various malicious tactics to identify their targets and infect their devices with malware to enable espionage.

Microsoft on Friday said a hacker group linked to Iran unleashed cyberattacks on US journalists, government officials and accounts associated with a US presidential campaign.

Microsoft says Iran hackers targeted US presidential campaign

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Iran-Linked Group Claims FBI Drone Hack: Handala Claims Drone Surveillance Breach

Iran-linked hackers claim breach of Kash Patel’s email; release photos online

UK warns of Russia and Iran-based hacker groups targeting politicians and journalists

Iranian hackers used site to target military personnel in US, UK and Europe, says Facebook

Iranian hackers used site to target military personnel in US, UK and Europe, says Facebook

Microsoft says Iran hackers targeted US presidential campaign