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March 28, 2026

DOJ confirms FBI Director Kash Patel’s personal email was hacked

Hackers claimed the attack was retaliation after Patel vowed to “hunt” them.

DOJ confirms FBI Director Kash Patel’s personal email was hacked

TL;DR

  • FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email account was compromised by Iran-linked hackers.
  • The Department of Justice confirmed the breach, which the Handala Hack Team claimed as retaliation.
  • The hackers shared personal photos and documents belonging to Patel, including alleged confidential information.
  • The hack follows the DOJ's disruption of the hacker group's websites and Patel's threats to hunt them.
  • The Handala Hack Team opposes US support for Israel and claims their actions are in response to military actions against Iran.

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