Iran-Backed Group Claims It Hacked FBI Drones, Threatens to Attack World Cup

In this Slay News article, David Hawkins reports that an Iran-backed hacker group called Handala claims it hacked FBI drone systems and is now threatening possible attacks tied to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

• Handala allegedly claimed it had access to FBI drone systems “for months,” including surveillance footage and data connected to World Cup security operations.
• The group reportedly said the compromised systems included tools tied to facial recognition, license-plate scanning, and suspect tracking.
• The article says Handala escalated its threat by warning that first-person-view drones could potentially be used against World Cup team buses.
• The report frames the alleged breach as part of a broader Iranian-linked cyberwarfare threat against the United States and major international events.
• The FBI has not publicly confirmed the alleged breach, and outside analysts have reportedly questioned at least some of the evidence Handala presented.
• The article notes that U.S. officials are already treating drones, terrorism, and cyberattacks as serious security concerns for the 2026 World Cup.
• The broader issue is that even an unverified breach claim can still create concern because it signals how hostile actors may try to exploit high-profile events for fear, disruption, and propaganda.

Read the full story: https://slaynews.com/iran-backed-group-hacked-fbi-drones-threatens-attack-world-cup/