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DII-2026-00091
ReportedReported by fewer than three independent publishers, with no official finding.

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

Iran-linked hacking group Handala claims it breached FBI Director Kash Patel’s personal Gmail account and shared alleged data, including photos and files. The FBI confirmed it is aware of the incident and has taken...

28 March 2026 · Hacking and intrusion
28 March 2026
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Quick facts
Category
Hacking and intrusion
Source
DataBreaches.net
Date
28 March 2026
Drafted by
Raidu Incident Detection

What happened

Not publicly disclosed.

Classification

Category
Hacking and intrusion

Sources and evidence

This record was researched and written by the Index, based on the following original reporting.

DataBreaches.net
Iran-linked group Handala hacked FBI Director Kash Patel’s personal email account
28 March 2026
securityaffairs.com
Handala
bloomberg.com
statement
securityaffairs.com
Security Affairs