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Securityaffairs.Co •Pierluigi Paganini • April 13, 2026

Iran-linked group Handala claims to have breached three major UAE organizations, Dubai Courts, Dubai Land Department, and Dubai Roads & Transport Authority The group Handala claimed a major cyberattack against the UAE, targeting Dubai Courts Department, Dubai Land Department, and Dubai Roads and Transport Authority. They alleged destroying 6 petabytes of data and stealing 149 TB […]

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Handala Group Launches Major Cyberattack on UAE Critical Infrastructure The Handala hacking group executed a significant cyberattack on April 12, 2026, targeting critical infrastructure in the United Arab Emirates. The attack focused on three key institutions: the Dubai Courts Authority, the Dubai Land Authority, and the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority. During the operation, Handala claimed to have destroyed 6 petabytes of data and extracted 149 terabytes of sensitive documents. The group stated that this operation was a response to perceived betrayals by UAE leaders and serves as a warning to other regional governments. The attack has led to widespread disruptions within Dubai, impacting the operational integrity of the targeted institutions. Handala emphasized that they remain poised for further actions against any future perceived traitorous activities. This incident highlights vulnerabilities in the UAE's cyber defenses, raising concerns about the effectiveness of their security measures against sophisticated attacks. 12 sources 70

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