FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email was hacked by the Iran-backed Handala Hack Team, revealing his alleged resume and other photos. A Justice Department official confirmed the authenticity of the leaked material.
The Handala group, linked to Iranian cyber-intelligence operations, has been associated with previous cyber incidents, including a claimed breach of Stryker earlier this month.
Kash Patel's alleged resume details his work as a Department of Defense/DOJ Liaison, Terrorism Prosecutor, and his involvement in counterterrorism missions targeting global threats.
Key roles and achievements include:
- Department of Defense/DOJ Liaison (April 2016 – Present)
- Terrorism Prosecutor (Counterterrorism Section) at the Department of Justice – National Security Division (January 2014 – Present)
- Recipient of CIA Award (2015) for counterterrorism efforts in East Africa
The authenticity of the leaked material has not been disputed by the FBI or Patel, who has not issued a statement on the matter.
