Handala hacking group mocks FBI director and former Mossad chief over reward

The Handala hacking group has publicly mocked FBI Director Kash Patel and former Mossad chief Yossi, responding to a $10 million reward announced by the FBI for information leading to the arrest of its members. In a statement, Handala questioned the delay in payment, saying, "Dear Kash Patel, no matter your meetings with Yossi. When are you going to pay that $10 million reward you announced for the capture of the Handalah members?" The group added, "You have not sent an email yet, not even an update. For that, will we have to go and collect the reward ourselves?"

Handala continued its sarcastic remarks, addressing the FBI director directly: "Maybe you are so busy with your secret meetings that you have forgotten this?" The message concluded with the emphasis: "We are still waiting; just don't forget your promises."

The Handala group is known for its cyber activities targeting Israeli and Western entities, often in solidarity with Palestinian causes. The $10 million reward was announced by the FBI earlier, seeking information on the group's members. The former Mossad chief, Yossi, has been involved in discussions regarding cybersecurity threats.

According to Mehr News, the hacking group's statement highlights ongoing tensions between cyber activists and intelligence agencies. The report by Mehr News added that the group's mocking tone reflects their confidence and defiance against efforts to capture them.