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

Handala, an Iran-linked hacking group reportedly tied to Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence and Security, claims to have accessed and leaked historical personal emails and files from FBI Director Kash Patel’s Gmail account. The FBI states the exposed material is historical and contains no government or classified information; investigators have verified some authentic messages and are mitigating risks while offering rewards for information on Handala. The group has also claimed high-impact destructive operations (including a mass wipe and exfiltration at Stryker), underlining an active and potentially dangerous campaign.