Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:30pm on 27 Mar 2026,Friday International
Iran-linked hacker group Handala Hack Team has breached the personal email of FBI Director Kash Patel, publicly releasing private photographs and his purported resume. A Justice Department official confirmed the breach to Reuters, stating the published material appeared authentic. The leaked photos show Patel smoking cigars, riding in an antique convertible, and taking selfies with a bottle of rum. The FBI did not immediately respond to comment requests. Handala Hack Team declared Patel's name now features among their "successfully hacked victims." The breach represents a significant embarrassment for America's top law enforcement official amid the ongoing US-Iran war, suggesting Tehran's cyber offensive is increasingly targeting senior US government figures personally. (PC: AP)
