Kash Patel's email hacked by Iranian-linked hacking group, DOJ confirms

The Department of Justice has confirmed that FBI Director Kash Patel's email was hacked by an Iranian-linked hacking group. The group, known as Handala Hack Team, has published photos and claimed to have accessed Patel's personal email inbox, including a mix of personal and work correspondence from 2010 to 2019.
FBI Director Kash Patel's email was hacked by an Iranian-linked group. The Department of Justice confirmed the breach, but did not provide further details. The hacking group, Handala Hack Team, claimed responsibility and published photos online. They also posted Patel's purported resume and said he would be added to their list of successfully hacked victims. The group emerged in late 2023 and primarily targets Israeli interests and related organizations. The published emails appear to be a mix of personal and work correspondence from 2010 to 2019.
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