Iran-Linked Handala Hackers Breach FBI Chief Kash Patel’s Gmail

The Iran-linked Handala Hack Team claimed to have breached FBI Director Kash Patel’s personal Gmail account and published an alleged password-protected archive containing photos, documents, and a purported resume with personal contact and security-clearance details; the FBI confirmed the personal account was targeted but said the exposed data is historical and not classified. Handala presented the breach as retaliation for US actions (domain seizures and a reward) and is known for prior hack-and-leak operations, campaigns involving fake apps and Windows-targeting malware, and targeting Israeli, US, and allied entities.