Iran-Linked Hackers Breach FBI Director’s Email, Leak Private Files

The FBI has confirmed that an Iran-affiliated group calling itself the Handala Hack Team gained access to Director Kash Patel’s private email account. The hackers published his personal messages, photos and a resume along with a defiant message: “This is just our beginning.” Handala claims it penetrated the FBI’s systems within hours and warns, “If your director can be compromised this easily, what do you expect from your lower-level employees?” The agency says the materials are historical and contain no classified information. This is not the first attack on Patel. He was also targeted in 2024 before his appointment. The group’s leaked photos show him in various locations, from a vintage convertible to casual gatherings at restaurants and hotels. The FBI has offered up to $10 million for information leading to the identification of Handala members. U.S. authorities recently seized several domains tied to the group, accusing Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence of using them for propaganda, psychological operations and calls for violence.

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