Iran-linked Hanzala group claims cyberattack on US telecom firm in Wisconsin

MADISON, Wisconsin — A hacker group calling itself Hanzala, linked to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, said it carried out a cyberattack on SupraNet Communications, an internet service provider in Madison, Wisconsin. The group said the strike targeted the company's core systems, causing widespread communications outages across the area. According to the group's statement, thousands of businesses, several government networks and urban service centers were affected by the disruption. Hanzala said the operation was carried out in response to recent US moves in the region and warned that further cyber operations targeting American interests and policies would follow. The claims were based solely on the hacker group's announcement. No confirmation had been issued by US authorities or by SupraNet Communications at the time of publication.