Iran-backed hackers breach FBI director Kash Patel's personal emails

Iran-backed hackers known as Handala breached the email account of FBI Director Kash Patel, according to the group's claims. Handala said the cyberattack was retaliation for the FBI's recent seizure of the group's websites. The breach represents a significant security incident targeting the nation's top federal law enforcement official and comes amid heightened tensions between the U.S. and Iran-linked cyber actors. The timing underscores ongoing vulnerabilities in protecting senior government officials' digital communications from state-sponsored hacking groups. Investigators are likely examining the scope of the breach and what information may have been accessed during the intrusion.