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

Securityaffairs.Co •Pierluigi Paganini • March 28, 2026

Iran-linked group Handala claims it hacked FBI Director Kash Patel’s personal email, leaking files. The FBI says no government data was exposed. 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 […]

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Iran-Linked Hackers Breach FBI Director Kash Patel's Personal Email On March 27, 2026, the Iranian-linked hacking group Handala claimed to have breached FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email account, releasing over 300 emails and personal photographs online. The FBI confirmed the breach, stating that the information involved was historical and did not contain government data. The leaked materials date from 2010 to 2022, with many emails reflecting personal and family correspondence. Handala's attack was reportedly a retaliation for the U.S. government's seizure of its domains and a $10 million reward offered for information on its members. The group previously claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on medical tech company Stryker, indicating a pattern of targeting U.S. entities amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. Experts have noted that while the breach is significant, it primarily involves personal data rather than sensitive government information. The FBI has taken steps to mitigate risks associated with the breach. 66 sources 73

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

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