Iran-linked group Handala hacked FBI Director Kash Patel’s personal email account

(Pierluigi Paganini – Security Affairs) Iran-linked hacking group Handala claims it breached FBI Director Kash Patel’s personal Gmail account and shared alleged data, including photos and files. The FBI confirmed it is aware of the incident and has taken steps to mitigate risks, stressing that the exposed material is old and does not involve any government or classified information. “The FBI is aware of malicious actors targeting Director Patel’s personal email information, and we have taken all necessary steps to mitigate potential risks associated with this activity,” reads a statement issued by an FBI spokesman. “The information in question is historical in nature and involves no government information.” – Iran-linked group Handala hacked FBI Director Kash Patel’s personal email account