FBI confirms Director Kash Patel's email hack claimed by Iran-linked group

FBI confirms Director Kash Patel's email hack claimed by Iran-linked group The FBI confirmed that an email account belonging to Director Kash Patel was hacked after an Iran-linked group claimed responsibility for the breach. FBI spokesman Ben Williamson said, “We have taken all necessary steps to mitigate potential risks associated with this activity. ” Williamson said the data accessed was “historical in nature and involves no government information.