Victim: Elad municipality
Country : IL
Actor: handala
Source: http://vmjfieomxhnfjba57sd6jjws2ogvowjgxhhfglsikqvvrnrajbmpxqqd.onion/?p=266
Discovered: 2024-11-03 15:20:29.353215
Published: 2024-11-03 14:08:08.000000
Description : Handala hacked the airgap network of Elad Municipality! The municipality is closed today, don, ’t visit! All main file and database servers as well as the systems of all employees were wiped! More than 3TB of confidential data, including the main database of the municipality, all files, identity specifications and geographic coordinates, contracts, etc., were dumped!…
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Ransomware Incident Overview: Elad Municipality
- Victim: Elad Municipality
- Incident: Handala ransomware gang successfully breached the airgap network of Elad Municipality.
- Impact: All main file and database servers, along with employee systems, were wiped, leading to significant operational disruption.
- Data Compromised: Over 3TB of confidential data was dumped, including the municipality’s main database, identity specifications, geographic coordinates, and contracts.
- Current Status: Elad Municipality is closed for operations; public visits are not permitted today.
Actor Information
- Actor: Handala
- Profile: A known ransomware group that targets municipal and governmental organizations.
- Methodology: Utilizes sophisticated techniques to breach secure networks, including airgap systems.
Country and Cybersecurity Context
- Country: Israel (IL)
- Cybersecurity Agency: Israel National Cyber Directorate (INCD)
- Response: Ongoing investigations and efforts to mitigate the impact of the ransomware attack on public services.