Iran-Linked Handala Hackers Breach FBI Chief Kash Patel’s Gmail

Iran-linked Handala hackers breached FBI Chief Kash Patel’s Gmail, leaking photos and documents. Officials say no classified data was exposed.

The Iranian-linked Handala hackers (aka Handala Hack Team) breached the personal Gmail account of FBI Director Kash Patel and released what they claim is personal data, including photos and documents. In a post published on its website and Telegram channel, the group shared a password-protected archive and alleged access to emails, conversations, and documents.

The FBI, on the other hand, has also confirmed that the hackers targeted the personal email account of Patel. The officials say the exposed data is historical in nature and does not include classified or government information.

However, as observed by Hackread.com, while the leaked records include travel-oriented photos of Director Patel, one document appears to show a screenshot of his resume, which includes his full address, phone number, email, and details related to ...