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Ransomware Group handala Hits: Avraham Hayyim ( Mehrdad Rahimi ) – Mossad Agent

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Summary

In the latest cybersecurity news, Avraham Hayyim ( Mehrdad Rahimi ) – Mossad Agent — a company operating in the US — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group handala. This data breach, discovered on 2026-01-18 12:25:35.310658, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.

Incident Report

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Target Organization Avraham Hayyim ( Mehrdad Rahimi ) – Mossad Agent
Threat Group handala
Summary Avraham Hayyim ( Mehrdad Rahimi ) |  (Guiding Officer of Iranian Agents in Mossad’s Iran Desk) Mehrdad Rahimi, serving as the guiding officer for Iranian agents within Mossad’s Iran Desk, attempted to play a major role in organizing and directing networks behind the unrest inside Iran. By managing and directing Iranian operatives, he sought to…
Date of Breach 2026-01-18 12:24:43.066305
Discovery Date 2026-01-18 12:25:35.310658

 

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