Iran's Ministry of Intelligence (MOIS) has expanded its 'Handala' operational brand to encompass physical threats and influence operations alongside its established cyber hacktivism. By coordinating personas like Handala Hack Team, HPRF, and VIPEmployment, MOIS leverages global brand recognition to solicit proxies via Telegram for espionage, sabotage, and physical attacks against US and Israeli interests. This multidomain approach combines cyber intrusions with real-world intimidation tactics.
