
Iran-Linked Hacking Group Breaches FBI Chief's Gmail Account
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Iran-linked hacking group Handala breached the Gmail account of FBI Chief Kash Patel, leaking photos and documents as part of the attack. The incident was confirmed by officials, who stated that no classified data was exposed during the breach. The breach specifically targeted Patel’s personal Gmail account, though no further technical details, such as attack vectors or exact dates, were provided. The hackers are attributed to Iranian cyber operations, though the article does not specify the timeline of the compromise or leak. The impact includes the unauthorized disclosure of personal materials but excludes sensitive or classified information.