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IranWire

Ransomware attack by Handala · Disclosed March 31, 2026 · 🇮🇷 IR

Date Disclosed
Mar 31, 2026
2026
Threat Group
Handala
176 total victims
Country
🇮🇷 IR
Industry
Technology

Incident Analysis

IranWire was targeted by Handala ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 176 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on March 31, 2026, when IranWire appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

IranWire is based in IR , operating in the Technology sector. IR ranks #56 globally for ransomware attacks, with 18 victims in our database.

Sector context: Technology companies hold intellectual property, customer data, and source code — all highly valuable assets. A successful ransomware attack can also put downstream customers at risk through supply chain exposure.

Handala typically employs a double extortion model: first exfiltrating sensitive data from the victim's systems, then deploying ransomware to encrypt files. Victims face two simultaneous threats — paying to restore access and paying to prevent publication of stolen data. The group's leak site publishes victim names and exfiltrated data as leverage.

Data source: This incident record is sourced from public ransomware group leak site disclosures aggregated via the ransomware.live API. Disclosure date reflects when the victim was published on the leak site, which may differ from the initial date of compromise. This platform does not publish or link to stolen data. Last data update: May 15, 2026 18:01 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was IranWire attacked by ransomware?

Yes. IranWire was listed as a victim of the Handala ransomware group on March 31, 2026. The organisation is based in IR and operates in the Technology sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked IranWire?

IranWire was attacked by Handala ransomware. Handala is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 176 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the IranWire ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on IranWire was disclosed on March 31, 2026. 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 IranWire ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from IranWire 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 Technology organisation, IranWire likely held source code, intellectual property, and customer data.

How can organisations protect against Handala attacks?

To defend against Handala 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.