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EP 06

Iranian Threat Intelligence: The Risks of Void Manticore / Handala Group

Dan Schoenbaum

March 20, 2026
5 min

Key Moments

  • Time: 0:00 , Topic: Introduction to Void Manticore threat actor
  • Time: 0:35 , Topic: MOIS directive and group origins
  • Time: 1:10 , Topic: Wiper malware tactics and destructive attack patterns
  • Time: 1:55 , Topic: Collaboration with espionage units to weaponise access
  • Time: 2:40 , Topic: Targets: Albania, Israel, and U.S. critical infrastructure
  • Time: 3:20 , Topic: Psychological warfare and data leak strategies
  • Time: 4:00 , Topic: CVE-2019-0604 patching and backup recommendations

About This Episode

Up-to-the-minute threat research from HiveForce Labs outlining the activities of Void Manticore, an Iranian cyber warfare group operating under the direction of the Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS). This threat actor specializes in destructive attacks using various wiper malware.‍

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