An Iranian-linked hacker group called Handala Hack Team claims to have breached FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email and leaked photos and his resume. A Justice Department official confirmed the breach to Reuters and said the leaked material appears authentic. The hacker group is assessed by Western researchers as connected to Iranian government cyberintelligence operations. The article cites Reuters reporting and official confirmation but notes the Indian Express couldn't independently verify the emails themselves — though the Gmail address matches one previously documented in dark web archives.