DOJ Confirms Iranian-Linked Hackers Breached Kash Patel’s Email

The Department of Justice told Reuters on Friday that emails tied to FBI Director Kash Patel were compromised. The agency offered no further technical details about the incident.

Who claimed responsibility

A group calling itself the Handala Hack Team publicly said it accessed Patel’s personal inbox. The group posted images online that it said included photos and a resume.

Links to Iran

U.S. officials described the perpetrators as Iranian-linked hackers. The claim aligns with the group’s stated ties and past activity.

What the hackers published

Handala Hack Team published material on its website. The group wrote that Patel would be added to its list of victims.

Content reviewed by reporters

Reuters examined a sample of the posted material. That sample included a mix of personal and work correspondence spanning 2010 to 2019.

Expert context

Threat intelligence firm Cyble says Handala Hack Team emerged in late 2023. The company describes the group as a disruptive actor that mainly targets Israeli interests and affiliated organizations.

Official response and verification

The DOJ confirmed the compromise but declined to elaborate on scope or impact. Independent authentication of all published emails remained incomplete.

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