An Iran-linked hacking group called Handala published alleged personal photographs and emails taken from FBI Director Kash Patel’s personal email following U.S. domain seizures and a $10 million reward for information on the group. The Justice Department and FBI say the material is historical and non-governmental, while Handala framed the leak as retaliation for recent U.S. actions and the sinking of the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena. #Handala #KashPatel
Keypoints
- Handala, tied to Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS), leaked alleged personal photos and emails from Kash Patel’s personal account.
- The Justice Department confirmed the breach and the FBI said the data was historical and contained no government information.
- U.S. authorities seized four domains allegedly used by Iran’s MOIS, but Handala swiftly created new sites and continued operations.
- The FBI has a $10 million reward for information on Handala, which has targeted U.S. and Israeli officials and leaked data from companies like Lockheed Martin.
- Handala claimed the leak was retaliation for recent U.S. actions and the reported sinking of the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena, after previously claiming other cyberattacks.
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