Iranian Hackers Leak Kash Patel’s Personal Emails in Retaliation Campaign

Pro‑Iranian group Handala published more than 300 emails and photos from Kash Patel’s personal Gmail, mostly dating from 2010–2012 with some items from 2022, claiming retaliation after FBI/DOJ actions against Iranian hacking operations. NBC News could not verify all emails; the material includes Patel’s family correspondence and a Cuba trip, with metadata indicating the breach predates his government work. The FBI says the information is historical and contains no government information. The incident occurs amid broader Iranian cyber activity targeting U.S. figures, with the State Department offering up to $10 million for information on Iranian hackers.