The Economic Times

Iran-linked hack hits FBI Chief Kash Patel: Emails and photos leaked in shocking cyberattack

An Iran-linked hacking group, Handala Hack Team, claims it breached FBI Director Kash Patels personal email account and leaked emails, photos, and documents online. The hackers allegedly released content including resumes, personal images, and correspondence spanning 20102019, while asserting Patel was added to their successfully hacked list. Handala, described as a pro-Palestinian hacktivist group linked by researchers to Iranian cyber operations, has also been tied to other recent cyber incidents.