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Iran-Linked Hackers Publish Photos and Documents After Breaching FBI Director Kash Patel's Email

Iran-linked hackers have accessed FBI Director Kash Patel’s personal email, posting hundreds of photos and messages, with the FBI stating all necessary steps have been taken to mitigate risks, following earlier reports of private photo releases.

27 Mar, 15:56 — 27 Mar, 19:33
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APVery High3h ago

Pro-Iranian hacking group claims credit for hack of personal account of FBI Director Kash Patel - AP News

Pro-Iranian hacking group claims credit for hack of personal account of FBI Director Kash Patel  AP News

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BBCHigh1h ago

Iran-backed Handala hackers breach FBI director Kash Patel's emails

The Handala hacking group says the cyberattack is in retaliation for the FBI's recent seizure of the group's websites.

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NYTMostly Factual17m ago

Kash Patel’s Emails Circulate Online as Iran Takes Responsibility for Release

What appeared to be personal emails from before Mr. Patel’s time as director were posted on a website that identified itself as Iranian but seems to be hosted in Russia.

By Charlie Savage, Adam Goldman, Aric Toler and Glenn Thrush

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual2h ago

FBI director Kash Patel’s emails, photos hacked by Iran-linked group

The vigilante group Handala Hack Team said that it had successfully gained access to Patel's personal email account.

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual2h ago

FBI responds to Iran-backed group’s hacking of Director Kash Patel’s personal email

Iranian-linked hackers, Handala Hack Team, have breached FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email, releasing personal photos and documents. While the FBI confirmed the breach, they downplayed its significance, stating no government information was compromised. The group, believed to be a front for Iranian intelligence, previously claimed responsibility for hacking medical equipment manufacturer Stryker.

By TOI TECH DESK

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cyprus-mail1h ago

Iran-linked hackers breach FBI director’s personal email, publish photos and documents

Iran-linked hackers have broken into FBI Director Kash Patel’s personal email inbox, publishing photographs of the director and other documents to the internet, the hackers and the bureau said on Friday. On their website, the hacker group Handala Hack Team said Patel “will now find his name among the list of successfully hacked victims.” The […]

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual9m ago

Iran-linked hackers breach FBI director's personal email, publish photos and documents

Iran-linked hackers accessed Kash Patel’s personal email, posting hundreds of photos and messages, though the FBI said, “we have taken all necessary steps to mitigate potential risks.”

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zerohedgeLow2h ago

Iran-Linked Hackers Breach FBI Director Kash Patel's Personal Email Account, DOJ Confirms

Iran-Linked Hackers Breach FBI Director Kash Patel's Personal Email Account, DOJ Confirms Iran-linked hackers have claimed responsibility for breaching the personal email account of FBI Director Kash Patel, publicly releasing photographs of him, a purported resume, and excerpts of old emails. A U.S. Justice Department official has confirmed the compromise, marking the latest escalation in cyber tensions between the United States and Iran. The hacking group, known as the Handa...

By Tyler Durden

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AP27 Mar, 15:56First to report

Pro-Iranian hacking group claims credit for hack of personal account of FBI Director Kash Patel - AP News

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Al Jazeera27 Mar, 17:15

FBI director Kash Patel’s emails, photos hacked by Iran-linked group

aftonbladet27 Mar, 17:19

FBI-chefen hackad – av pro-iransk grupp

la-vanguardia27 Mar, 17:36

Piratas informáticos proiraníes divulgan cientos de documentos e imágenes privadas del director del FBI

dh-les-sports27 Mar, 17:37

La boîte mail du directeur du FBI Kash Patel piratée par des hackers liés à l’Iran

Times of India27 Mar, 17:39

FBI responds to Iran-backed group’s hacking of Director Kash Patel’s personal email

zerohedge27 Mar, 17:40

Iran-Linked Hackers Breach FBI Director Kash Patel's Personal Email Account, DOJ Confirms

delfi-lt27 Mar, 17:52

JAV žiniasklaida: su Iranu susiję programišiai įsilaužė į FTB direktoriaus asmeninį el. paštą

BBC27 Mar, 18:06

Iran-backed Handala hackers breach FBI director Kash Patel's emails

balkan-web27 Mar, 18:12

FBI e konfirmon: Drejtori Kash Patel është shënjestruar nga hakerat

cyprus-mail27 Mar, 18:22

Iran-linked hackers breach FBI director’s personal email, publish photos and documents

20-minuten27 Mar, 18:24

Iran-nahe Gruppe soll Mails von FBI-Chef Patel gehackt haben

n1-serbia27 Mar, 18:44

FBI potvrdio da je hakovan Patelov mejl: Nije sadržao osetljive informacije

hindustan-times27 Mar, 18:46

Kash Patel shares new update amid massive Handala email hack; 'big breakthrough'

klix-ba27 Mar, 19:13

Iranski hakeri provalili privatni e-mail direktora FBI-ja Kasha Patela, javno objavili poruke

NYT27 Mar, 19:25

Kash Patel’s Emails Circulate Online as Iran Takes Responsibility for Release

channel-news-asia27 Mar, 19:33Latest update

Iran-linked hackers breach FBI director's personal email, publish photos and documents