Ransomware Alert: Handala Strikes Sivim IT
Summary
On June 20, 2025, the ransomware group Handala publicly claimed responsibility for an attack targeting Sivim IT, an Israel-based company known for guarding critical infrastructure. According to the threat actor’s post, they have exposed sensitive data and are demanding negotiations to prevent further leaks.
Incident Report
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Target | Sivim IT |
| Country | Israel |
| Attacking Group | Handala |
| Date Reported | June 20, 2025 |
| Threat Actor Statement | “The fortress you proudly built to protect others has fallen to a handful of keystrokes. We walked in. We saw everything. And we left.” |
Recommendations
- Monitor your domains and email addresses for exposure using reputable threat intelligence tools.
- Conduct a full compromise assessment and incident response drill internally.
- Verify backups and ensure they are offline and ransomware-resistant.
- Educate staff on phishing, social engineering, and lateral movement techniques used by groups like Qilin.
- Engage with cyber forensics and legal counsel before initiating contact with threat actors.
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Disclaimer
The MSPDarkIntel team does not engage in the exfiltration, downloading, taking, hosting, viewing, reposting, or disclosure of any stolen information.
All breach data reported here is sourced from publicly available threat intelligence feeds for awareness and early-warning purposes only.
Our goal is to inform organizations of emerging threats so they can take timely defensive action.
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