Iran-backed hackers breach FBI director Kash Patel’s personal emails
WASHINGTON, Mar 28 - FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email account has been hacked by an Iran-linked group, the agency has confirmed. A group, known as - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
✨ Key Highlights
FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email account has been compromised by an Iran-linked hacking group, the FBI has confirmed.
- The FBI is offering up to $10m for information leading to the identification of the Handala Hack Team members.
- The affected individual is Kash Patel, the Director of the FBI.
- The group shared what they claim are personal photos and Patel's resume, stating "This is just our beginning," although the FBI asserts no government information was accessed.
Continue Reading
Read the complete article from Capital News
Part of the Day's Coverage
Iran calms Kenyan markets over gulf shipping route closure fears - March 2026
The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Kenya has issued a statement to Kenyan stakeholders dismissing reports of disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, attributing such narratives to US and Israeli propaganda. This followed the Embassy of Iran in Nairobi strongly refuting claims that a crisis in the Strait of Hormuz will lead to increased fuel prices in Kenya. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz following US-Iran tensions has severely disrupted Europe's fuel supply. Meanwhile, UN humanitarians reported mounting civilian casualties and damage in Iran and Lebanon, while FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email account has been compromised by an Iran-linked hacking group.
