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Cyberattack on FBI by Iran-linked hackers! Email account of key figure stolen

Iran-linked cyber attackers have compromised the email account of FBI Director Kash Patel.

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Cyberattack on FBI by Iran-linked hackers! Email account of key figure stolen

As the Iran War, which began with attacks by the US and Israel, enters its second month, the conflict is intensifying not only on the ground but also in the cyber domain. Alongside aircraft, hypersonic missiles, and unmanned aerial vehicles, digital attacks have become a significant part of the process.

FBI DIRECTOR TARGETED

Iran-linked hackers have targeted FBI Director Kash Patel. The attackers announced that they have accessed photos and resume information belonging to Patel.

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE CONFIRMS

An official from the US Department of Justice confirmed to the Reuters news agency that Patel's email account had been compromised. While the official stated that the obtained content is believed to belong to Patel, they did not share further details.

“NO GOVERNMENT DATA”

In a statement released by the FBI, it was stated that no ?????? (government-owned) information was found among the compromised data.

DATA LEAKED TO THE PUBLIC

The group behind the cyberattack shared the photos and resume information belonging to Patel with the public.


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