In the latest cybersecurity news, Israel Institute for National Security Studies (INSS) — a company operating in the IL — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group handala. This data breach, discovered on 2026-03-04 20:15:44.168104, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2025.
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Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Israel Institute for National Security Studies (INSS) |
| Threat Group | handala |
| Summary | INSS Hacked Your national security is built on deception, media manipulation, and the brainwashing of Jews. How did your national security institution imagine it could end the war in just a few days? But this time is different, and there will be no end. This is a war between good and evil, and all the… |
| Date of Breach | 2026-03-04 19:15:38.000000 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-03-04 20:15:44.168104 |
| Region | IL |
| Target Domain | None |
| Business Sector | Public Sector |
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