Pro-Iran Hackers Breach Israeli Defense Contractor PSK Wind Technologies
On April 2, 2026, the pro-Iran hacking group Handala claimed to have breached PSK Wind Technologies, an Israeli defense contractor specializing in command and control systems for air defense and critical communications. The group, widely believed to be a front for Iran-backed Void Manticore, announced the attack amid heightened cyber hostilities tied to the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel.
Handala stated it exfiltrated sensitive data, including documents on command and control systems, and allegedly shared the stolen information with the "Axis of Resistance" an Iran-led coalition of militant groups, including Hezbollah and Palestinian Islamic Jihad. The breach coincided with Passover, a major Jewish holiday, during which the group issued threats against Israeli defense and command centers.
The hackers released confidential files, including internal documents, location photos, and details on classified communications systems. While PSK Wind and the Israeli military have not commented, cybersecurity analysts note the firm’s role in managing Israel’s air defense infrastructure, including systems linked to the Iron Dome.
This attack is part of a broader campaign by Handala targeting Israeli military and corporate entities since February 2026, following escalating tensions. The group has also claimed responsibility for a destructive breach at U.S. medical tech firm Stryker, where it remotely wiped over 200,000 devices and exfiltrated 50TB of data. Additionally, Handala recently alleged it compromised the personal Gmail account of an FBI official, though the FBI has not confirmed the claim.
The U.S. government is offering a $10 million reward for information leading to the identification of Handala operatives. The group’s activities reflect Iran’s expanding cyber warfare tactics, combining data theft, destructive attacks, and psychological operations against Israeli and Western targets.
PSK WIND Technologies cybersecurity rating report: https://www.rankiteo.com/company/psk-wind-technologies
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'description': 'On April 2, 2026, the pro-Iran hacking group Handala claimed '
'to have breached PSK Wind Technologies, an Israeli defense '
'contractor specializing in command and control systems for '
'air defense and critical communications. The group '
'exfiltrated sensitive data, including documents on command '
'and control systems, and allegedly shared the stolen '
'information with the Axis of Resistance. The breach coincided '
'with Passover, during which the group issued threats against '
'Israeli defense and command centers.',
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'systems, internal documents, location photos, '
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'defense infrastructure, including systems '
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'references': [{'source': 'Cybersecurity analysts'}],
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