Clalit probes suspected cyberattack after Iranian-linked hackers leak patient files

Clalit Health Services is investigating a suspected cyberattack after the Iranian-linked group “Handala” claimed to have breached its systems and published thousands of documents online, including “Form 17” medical referrals, sick leave certificates, test referrals, and internal correspondence. The leaked materials reportedly contain personal data of patients and employees, with the group asserting more than 10,000 patients’ sensitive medical information was exposed and warning of further actions.