Handala:Weaponizing CyberWarfare in the Iran–Israel Conflict Era
Amid the escalating Iran–Israel hybrid war, the Handala hacktivist group has emerged as a digital insurgent force aligned with pro-Palestinian resistance. Known for its sophisticated malware operations, phishing campaigns, and symbolic data leaks, Handala represents the convergence of hacktivism, cybercrime, and geopolitical disruption. Rooted in Palestinian ideology yet operating with technical proficiency mirroring nationstate adversaries, Handala has taken full advantage of regional instability to amplify its visibility and impact.