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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

FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email breached by hackers linked to Iran, sources say

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.