An Iran-linked cyber threat group called Handala claims it has hacked first-person view (FPV) drones used by the FBI and gained access to drone footage. Several outlets report that the SITE Intelligence Group, which monitors militant and extremist activity online, says Handala’s claims involve access to “every image and every suspect” captured by the drones. Handala also threatens to target the 2026 World Cup, according to the monitoring reports, warning that teams could be targeted using information allegedly obtained from the drones.
However, CBS News reports that SITE disputes some of Handala’s other claims, indicating that details of the breach and the extent of access are not fully verified. Other outlets largely repeat SITE’s account of what Handala alleges, including that the group has maintained access for an extended period and has shared or referenced the information as part of its threat.
The reports focus on the group’s stated capabilities and threats, without presenting independent confirmation from the FBI or other authorities in the provided articles.
