Security researcher reveals new details on FBI Director Kash Patel’s account breach
Iran-linked hackers have claimed to have breached the email account of FBI Director Kash Patel, publishing photographs and documents online. The hack is part of a rise in global cyberattacks since the war in Iran began, with US defense contractors and critical infrastructure likely targets.
Iran-linked hackers have breached the email account of FBI Director Kash Patel. The group, Handala Hack Team, published photographs and documents online, including personal travels and business records from over 10 years ago. Handala has claimed credit for previous cyberattacks, including a disruption at medical technology company Stryker. The hack is part of a rise in global cyberattacks since the war in Iran began. US defense contractors and critical infrastructure are likely targets. The Justice Department has seized web domains tied to Iranian hacking schemes.
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