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Iran-Backed Handala Hackers Claim Breach of FBI Director Kash Patel's Emails

The FBI has confirmed that its director, Kash Patel, was targeted by Iran-linked hackers who breached his personal email account, with the Handala hacking group claiming responsibility for the cyberattack in retaliation for the FBI's seizure of their websites. A pro-Iranian group has further claimed responsibility, circulating photos allegedly showing the FBI chief.

27 Mar, 15:56 — 27 Mar, 18:22
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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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Al JazeeraMostly Factual1h 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 Factual1h 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-mail46m 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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zerohedgeLow1h 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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