www.em.com.br Iran-Linked Group Claims to Hack FBI Drones, Threatens World Cup Security
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- •An Iranian group claims to have hacked FBI drones, threatening the World Cup.
- •The FBI is enhancing security with drones around stadiums to prevent unauthorized flights.
- •The U.S. government warns of potential cyberattacks from Iranian groups amid geopolitical tensions.
An Iranian-linked group, Handala, claims to have hacked FBI drones and threatens to target the World Cup. They assert access to images and data from drones equipped with facial recognition and license plate reading capabilities. The group warned that security should be reinforced for the World Cup, stating that their drones could be anywhere, potentially targeting team buses. The FBI is deploying drones around World Cup stadiums to prevent unauthorized flights. The U.S. Department of Justice has issued warnings about potential cyberattacks from Iranian groups following recent military actions. Handala released images allegedly obtained from the hacked drones, which have been questioned by monitoring groups. The situation is evolving as security measures are heightened in response to these threats.
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