Kash Patel's communications were the target, but the impact of the alleged attack was not yet clear, US media report.

Summary

Kash Patel, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for FBI director, was reportedly targeted in an Iran-backed cyberattack, though it is unclear if the hack succeeded or breached information.

US officials have warned of Iranian hacking campaigns against Trump allies, tied to his 2020 drone strike on Iranian General Qasem Soleimani.

Patel’s nomination, announced Saturday, has drawn criticism over his qualifications and concerns about potential politicization of the FBI.

Confirmation requires Senate approval, and Patel would replace Christopher Wray, Trump’s own appointee, if confirmed.

  • TransplantedSconie@lemm.ee
    2·
    14 days ago

    All they have to do is send an email titled “Deep State Exposed!” and numb-nuts will compromise his computer six ways from Sunday. The man is a wack job.