A hacking group linked to the Iranian government has issued deadly threats to US Marines within the Middle East after leaking their personal information.
Handala Hack Team, which is linked to Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence, has been behind dozens of cyberattacks since December 2023.
On its Telegram channel, they wrote: ‘Today, merely as an indication, and to prove the extent of our intelligence superiority, we’ve published the total personal details of 2,379 U.S. Marines stationed within the Persian Gulf region.
‘That is only a drop within the ocean of our surveillance capabilities. The “security” that American commanders boast about is nothing greater than an empty illusion, a childish fantasy.’
The sinister message also claimed to know ‘detailed information’ concerning the Marines’ families, home addresses, bases, shopping habits and ‘nightly activities’.
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‘This exposure is only a minor warning. When zero hour arrives, Kheibar missiles and Shahed drones will rain down not only on those that participated within the crimes of Minab and Gaza, but on every invader who clings to the delusion of immunity,’ it added.
‘Today, we released this limited list so you would feel a glimpse of our true power; Tomorrow, the complete roster may haunt your every night.’
Metro has contacted the US Marine Corps for a press release.
The threatening message referenced the deadly strikes on a primary school in Minab, Iran, within the early days of the conflict.
Minab Girl’s Primary School within the southern province of Hormozgan was struck as Trump launched his ‘combat military operation’, killing 175 children.
Experts cited satellite image evaluation and said the school was likely struck amid a fast succession of bombs dropped on the compound.
Iran has continued to issue deadly threats to US servicemen and girls within the Middle East because the conflict continues.
Last month, the hacking group published personal emails and pictures of the pinnacle of the FBI after hacking into his accounts.
The group wrote: ‘Kash Patel, the present head of the FBI, who once saw his name displayed with pride on the agency’s headquarters, will now find his name among the many list of successfully hacked victims.
‘The so-called ‘impenetrable’ systems of the FBI were delivered to their knees inside hours by our team.’
Most of the hacked records shared were from greater than a decade ago.
Leaked photos included one among Mr Patel smoking a cigar in his mouth and one other of the FBI boss standing next to a vintage sports automobile.
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