Hackers linked to Iran leaked data of more than 2,000 American soldiers, Pentagon starts investigation

US Iran War: A group of Iran-backed hackers has reportedly leaked the personal data of thousands of American Marine soldiers. According to the Wall Street Journal report, the US War Department is investigating this leak and initial investigation shows that some of the leaked data is authentic.

What is claimed in the report?
While a Washington Journal report said that the group leaked the personal information of more than 2,000 US Marine soldiers, a report by local Arab news website Shafaq.com, giving the exact numbers, said that a hacker group named Handala (Hanjala) has leaked the personal data of 2,379 US Marine soldiers deployed in West Asia. The report said that the group has also issued threats to American soldiers deployed in the area.

American soldiers also threatened on WhatsApp

According to Shafaq.com report, the group published the names and personal details of US Marines deployed in West Asia on its Telegram channel and said that it did this as a demonstration of its surveillance capabilities. According to the report, American soldiers deployed in the area also received warnings through WhatsApp messages that they were being monitored and could be targeted.

The group has also claimed that it has more information about American personnel, including information about their families, home addresses, their daily routines and activities. Threatened that more information could be leaked later.

What did Donald Trump say?

us President donald trump Said on Tuesday that Iran contacted him and told him that the country is on the verge of collapse and that they want the US to open the Strait of Hormuz as soon as possible as they try to resolve the situation with their leadership. I am confident that they will succeed. Trump has not shared any further details regarding this.

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