Pro-Palestinian hackers calling themselves ‘Handala Hack’ claim to have accessed 740GB of data, including source code, from messaging app Viber – Viber denies breach but investigation underway – Users change passwords It is recommended that you do so.
messaging app viber The company faces a potential data breach after pro-Palestinian hacktivist group Handara Haq claimed responsibility for accessing its servers and stealing large amounts of data.
In a post on Telegram, Handala Hack claimed to have stolen over 740GB of data, including Viber’s source code. The group is demanding a ransom of 8 Bitcoin, or $583,000, for the stolen information.
“Have you ever looked at the Viber Messenger admin panel? Can you imagine what kind of information about your citizens is stored by a big tech company affiliated with an occupying regime?” a post from the group read. Ta. The claim was accompanied by an image purporting to show a directory listing, as seen by Hackread.com.
Viber, the messaging app introduced in 2010 and acquired by Japanese multinational Rakuten in 2014 for $900 million, responded to the hackers’ claims.
The company denies any evidence of system intrusion or data breach, but acknowledged it has already begun an investigation to determine whether a security breach occurred.
“We are aware of the allegations and are urgently investigating the validity of the alleged violations,” the company said in a statement. The company reiterated that “the security of user data is our top priority.”
If confirmed, this could be one of the largest data breaches in recent history. Experts opine that the breach could have a major impact on Viber users, as it could involve private messages, call logs, contact details, and financial information.
Handala Hack is a controversial group known for targeting Israeli organizations and their allies in support of the Palestinian cause. In December 2023, he founded a Telegram channel which he has been active since and subsequently joined. infringement forum.
The group claims to target Israel’s infrastructure, health care providers, community centers, high-tech companies, media outlets, and defense contractors with sophisticated technology.
These techniques include phishing emails that mimic F5 BIG-IP zero-day security updates and SQL injection attacks, highlighting the intent to compromise databases and disrupt political messages through cyber means. Their alleged targets include Hadalom Port, Home Medics, Rosh Ha’ain Municipal Association, and DRS RADA Technologies.
Verified or not, incidents involving Viber have raised questions about the app’s data security practices. Viber must address user concerns by clearly explaining the situation and the potential risks to user data.
In the meantime, Viber users should exercise caution, change their passwords, watch out for phishing attempts, and check Viber’s official channels to stay updated on suspected data breaches.
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