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VisitWill the US officially accuse Iran of cyberattacking Kash Patel by February 29, 2025?
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Iranian Hackers Target Trump's FBI Nominee Kash Patel, Accessing Communications
Dec 4, 2024, 02:33 AM
Kash Patel, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to lead the FBI, has been targeted in an Iranian cyberattack, according to multiple sources familiar with the situation. The FBI has informed Patel that hackers believed to be from Iran accessed at least some of his communications. This incident comes amid a series of cyberattacks targeting members of Trump's team, highlighting the ongoing cyber threats from Iran. CNN reports that Trump transition spokesperson Alex Pfeiffer described Patel as pivotal in countering Iran's regime.
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