Iran-linked hackers have publicly claimed ⁠the ​breach of FBI Director ​Kash ​Patel‘s personal email, ⁠publishing photographs of ‌the director and his purported resume, news agency Reuters reported. A Justice Department official confirmed ‌that Patel’s inbox had been breached and said the material published online appeared authentic. The FBI did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The hackers did not immediately respond to messages, the report added. On their website, the ​hacker group ​Handala Hack Team ⁠said Patel “will now find his name among the ‌list of successfully hacked victims.”Also Read | Iran vs US-Israel War News Live UpdatesThe hackers published a series of personal photographs of Patel sniffing and smoking cigars, riding in an antique convertible, and ​making a ​face while taking a picture ⁠of himself in the mirror with a large bottle of rum, Reuters reported.

Source: Indian Express March 27, 2026 15:42 UTC