Summary
On July 2, 2025, the hacktivist group Handala claimed responsibility for a ransomware attack targeting Ivri, Kerner & Co, an Israeli law firm. According to the threat actor’s statement, they have breached the firm’s security and are threatening to release sensitive data unless their demands are met.
Incident Report
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Target | Ivri, Kerner & Co |
| Domain | |
| Country | Israel |
| Attacking Group | Handala |
| Date Reported | July 2, 2025 |
| Threat Actor Statement | “In the name of truth and memory, this is Handala, the barefoot witness of injustice. Today, the illusion of power and privacy at Ivri, Kerner & Co. has been shattered.” |
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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