Iran-Linked Hacker Group Handala Claims FBI Drone Breach, Threatens 2026 World Cup
Handala group claims to have breached FBI drones and threatens to target team buses at 2026 World Cup, per SITE Intelligence.
An Iran-linked hacker group known as Handala has claimed it breached FBI surveillance drones and threatened the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to the SITE Intelligence Group. The group specifically named team buses as a potential target, warning days into a tournament already under heavy federal security.
Handala, an Iranian hacktivist group, has previously claimed responsibility for cyberattacks against Israeli and Western targets. The group's latest statement, reported by SITE, alleges unauthorized access to FBI drone systems, though no official confirmation from U.S. authorities has been provided.
The 2026 World Cup, jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, involves extensive security planning. Cybersecurity experts note that such claims are typical of hacktivist groups seeking publicity and often lack verifiable evidence. The FBI has not publicly commented on the alleged breach.