FBI director Kash Patel hacked by pro-Iranian group as personal photos appear online
FBI director Kash Patel hacked by pro-Iranian group as personal photos appear online
A pro-Iranian hacking collective claimed to have breached the digital account of FBI Director Kash Patel, releasing his private photographs and files to the public.
Among the materials shared were aged images from years past, including a professional curriculum vitae and additional personal records, some dating back over a decade.
“In a message posted on Friday, the hacker group Handala wrote: ‘Kash Patel, the current head of the FBI, who once saw his name displayed with pride on the agency’s headquarters, will now find his name among the list of successfully hacked victims.'”
“The FBI stated: ‘The bureau 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.'”
A DOJ representative confirmed to Reuters that the exposed content seemed genuine.
Several of the disclosed files pertained to Patel’s previous personal activities and professional ventures prior to his FBI leadership role.
One compromised image depicted Mr Patel alongside a vintage sports car, while another captured him holding a cigar.
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It’s unclear when the breach occurred, but Mr Patel was reportedly informed in December 2024 that he had been targeted as part of an Iranian hack.
Handala, a pro-Iranian, pro-Palestinian hacking group, also took credit this month for a cyber attack on Stryker, a Michigan-based medical technology company.
The group cited US strikes that they alleged had killed Iranian schoolchildren as their motive.
The Justice Department singled out Handala when it announced last week the seizure of four web domains linked to Iranian hacking operations.
