A group called Handala Hack Team, which federal investigators say is associated with Iran's Ministry of Intelligence and Security, posted pictures of Patel smoking a cigar, posing next to a vintage convertible and holding a large bottle of Havana Club rum. The FBI said in a statement to the Journal that it was aware of "malicious actors" targeting Patel's information and had taken precautions to address potential risks. Handala Hack Team claimed responsibility for releasing over 300 emails and photos, saying the leak was in retaliation for federal agencies accusing the group of "psychological operations" and seizing several of its websites.
Author: Ty Pendlebury
Published at: 2026-03-30 21:47:13
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