ISLAMABAD: A group of Iranian hackers, identified as Hanzala has claimed responsibility for breaching the personal phones of former Israeli officials, including former Defence Minister Benny Gantaz and retired IDF Lt. Col. Adi Sabag.
The hackers allege to have obtained and released compromising videos and images, including personal footage of Sabag dancing at social event and Gantz involved in an affair with secretary linked to Prime Minister Netanyahu.
The group further claims the affair involved the leaking of sensitive information related to Netanyahu. Israeli officials have not confirmed the authenticity of the leaked material. This cyber-attack marks an intensification of ongoing cyber tensions between Iran and Israel.
