A new study conducted by Prof. Gabriel Weimann and Daniel Hab explores the tactics used by the Handala hacker group in their cyberterrorism efforts. The research focuses on the psychological dimensions of these tactics.
The findings suggest that the Handala group utilizes cyberterrorism not just for disruption, but as a means of psychological manipulation, raising concerns about its effectiveness and implications.
This study, published on June 16, 2026, by the International Institute for Counter-Terrorism, highlights the need for updated counter-terrorism strategies to address these evolving threats.