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Kash Patel, Trump's FBI Pick, Hit by Iranian Cyberattack, Communications Accessed
Dec 4, 2024, 03:11 AM
Kash Patel, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for FBI Director, has been targeted in an Iranian cyberattack, according to multiple sources. The FBI has informed Patel that hackers believed to be from Iran accessed at least some of his communications. This incident comes amidst a series of cyberattacks targeting members of Trump's team, highlighting the ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran. Trump transition spokesperson Alex Pfeiffer has described Patel as pivotal in countering Iran's regime.
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