29.03.2026 13:40
The hacker group called "Handala Hack Team," linked to Iran, hacked the personal Gmail account of FBI Director Kash Patel. A video shared by the group, which published over 300 old emails (from 2010-2019) and personal photos belonging to Patel, caused a significant stir. The footage shows Patel performing agile moves accompanied by Indian music, while the FBI confirmed the incident.
It has been reported that the personal email account used by FBI Director Kash Patel before his directorship was hacked by a group linked to Iran.
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE CONFIRMED
Officials from the Department of Justice confirmed to the U.S. media the reports regarding the hacking of FBI Director Patel's account.
PHOTOS AND DOCUMENTS PUBLISHED
American CNN television stated that Iranian-linked hackers accessed Patel's personal email account and published numerous photos and documents found there to the public.
The report indicated, based on a knowledgeable source, that the "authenticity" of the photos claimed to have been stolen from Patel's personal email account during the period before he became FBI director was confirmed.
PERSONAL CORRESPONDENCE ALSO EXPOSED
It was noted that the emails in question contained personal, business, and travel correspondence written between 2011 and 2022 with various individuals.
On the other hand, a hacker group named "Handala HackTeam" shared some photos and correspondence claimed to be taken from Patel's emails on social media, while officials from the Department of Justice did not make any assessment on this matter.
A VIDEO OF HIM DANCING WAS ALSO RELEASED
A video seized from Patel's emails caused a significant stir. The FBI Director was seen dancing to Indian music, showcasing agile moves, and the video was shared by many people.