Iranian Handala Breaches FBI Director's Gmail; Targets Journalists

FBI: Iranian-linked Handala and Homeland Justice use Telegram as command-and-control for malware aimed at journalists, dissidents, and opposition groups. The campaign targets media and political opposition and leverages Telegram to manage implants and distribute lures.

Part of the PlainSec briefing for 2026-03-29

Sources

• BleepingComputer
• TechCrunch Security
• CyberScoop
• Infosecurity Magazine
• TechCrunch Security