Israel Police said it had found no breach in security in its information systems on Monday after Iranian hacker group "Handala" claimed it had broken into Israeli police computers and stolen classified documents on Sunday.
The group claimed to have stolen some 2.1 terabytes of sensitive information, among which were leaked classified investigation files, lists of sex offenders, medical and psychological profiles of security forces personnel, weapons licenses, and professional photos of police officers.
The police clarified that after a thorough investigation, "no external entity had accessed the Israel Police's information systems," adding that "there is no indication of a breach or any data leakage from police systems.
"The Israel Police employs advanced security measures and continuously works to strengthen its defense systems, utilizing world-leading cybersecurity technologies," the police further noted.
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"We emphasize that the use or dissemination of personal information or data obtained unlawfully constitutes a criminal offense," the police statement concluded.
Previous attacks
In late January, Handala claimed responsibility for breaching the emergency systems of Maager-Tec at 20 kindergartens across Israel, playing rocket sirens, Arabic messages, and songs in support of terror.
The breach reportedly exploited Maager-Tec's interfaces, which are responsible for emergency button systems at various institutions across Israel.
In addition to disrupting schools, hackers reportedly sent tens of thousands of threatening text messages to Israeli citizens.