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Beit Handesai

Listed by Malekteam on · organisation based in Israel

Disclosed
Jan 15, 2024
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Malekteam
3 victims listed
Country
Israel
#23 most targeted
Sector
Business Services

ThreatAI analysis

Compiled from this incident record and the threat intelligence profile for Malekteam. Figures and technique mappings are quoted from the source data, not inferred.

About the Malekteam group

Malek Team is an Iranian-linked threat actor that emerged on October 8, 2023 (the day after the Hamas attack on Israel), believed to be tied to Iranian military intelligence, primarily targeting Israeli organizations using data exfiltration and extortion, with notable attacks on Ziv Medical Center and Ono Academic College. Malekteam has listed 7 victims since December 2023.

Incident analysis

Beit Handesai was listed by Malekteam ransomware, a group with 3 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on January 15, 2024.

Beit Handesai is based in Israel and operates in the Business Services sector. Israel ranks #23 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 147 victims in this database.

Sector context. Business services firms often have access to multiple client environments, making them high-value pivot points for ransomware operators seeking to maximise impact across multiple victim organisations.

Malekteam typically follows a double extortion model: data is exfiltrated from the victim's systems before files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished. The leak site, where this listing appeared, is the lever for the second demand.

Source. Public leak-site disclosures aggregated via the ransomware.live API. The disclosure date is when the listing was published, which can differ from the date of compromise. This site does not publish or link to stolen data. Last updated .

Frequently asked questions

Was Beit Handesai attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Beit Handesai was listed as a victim of the Malekteam ransomware group on January 15, 2024. The organisation is based in Israel and operates in the Business Services sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Beit Handesai?

Beit Handesai was attacked by Malekteam ransomware. Malekteam is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 3 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Beit Handesai ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Beit Handesai was disclosed on January 15, 2024. This date reflects when the victim was published on the threat group's leak site, which may differ from the actual date of initial compromise.

What data was stolen in the Beit Handesai ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Beit Handesai has not been independently verified by this platform. Ransomware groups typically exfiltrate data before encrypting systems and use the threat of publication to pressure victims. As a Business Services organisation, Beit Handesai likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Malekteam attacks?

To defend against Malekteam and similar threat actors, organisations should: maintain regular offline backups tested for restoration; implement network segmentation to limit lateral movement; deploy multi-factor authentication on all remote access; use endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools; conduct regular phishing and security awareness training; and monitor threat intelligence feeds for indicators of compromise (IOCs) associated with active groups.