Handala Hacks FBI Director Kash Patel's Personal Email

Leak 'Involved No Government Information,' Says FBI David Perera (@daveperera) • March 27, 2026

Hackers widely believed to be connected to Iranian intelligence obtained personal emails of FBI Director Kash Patel, posting online photos and other emails apparently taken from his Gmail account.

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The FBI downplayed the hack, stating "the information in question is historical in nature and involves no government information." The bureau has "taken all necessary steps to mitigate potential risks associated with this activity," it said, vowing to "pursue the actors responsible."

Email timestamps from early 2010 through 2019, with one posted email also dated Feb. 6, 2022. Google did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

The Iran-affiliated hacking team calling itself Handala posted Patel email records ...