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FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email breached by hackers linked to Iran, sources say
Updated on: March 27, 2026 / 11:32 AM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email account has been accessed by cyber criminals linked to Iran.
- The hacker group Handala HackTeam claimed responsibility for the breach and posted Patel's information online.
- The breach occurred after the Justice Department seized four domains associated with the Handala group.
- The Handala Group stated their attack was a response to the domain seizure.
- The group previously engaged in cyber attacks, including a malware attack on a U.S. medical firm and the release of data from Israeli Defense Force/government personnel.