Iranian Hackers Are Using Elon Musk’s Starlink To Stay Online |
Over the last two days, an Iranian hacker group called Handala has used X to threaten the West with cyberattacks in retaliation for the U.S. and Israeli missile strikes. But it’s been relying on American technology, from Elon Musk’s Starlink, to stay online.
The crew has been using Starlink satellite internet since at least mid-January, when Iran shut down its internet over concerns of foreign cyberattacks on its networks, according to analysis from Israeli cybersecurity company Check Point. Gil Messing, chief of staff at Check Point, confirmed the company’s data shows the group continued to use Starlink until at least February 28, the day of the strikes, and he believes Handala continues to use it today.
“They’re the most notorious hacking group the regime uses.” Gil Messing, chief of staff at Check Point
“They’re the most notorious hacking group the regime uses.”
Numerous cyber experts told Forbes Handala is either operated or directed by Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS). It is one of a number of groups operating under the........