India, March 27 -- An Iran-linked group, Handala Hack Team, on Friday claimed that they hacked FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email account and leaked material, including his resume and several photos, from the 46-year-old's inbox.

A Justice Department official, as per Reuters, confirmed that Patel's personal email account had been compromised, adding that some of the content circulating online appears to be authentic. However, the FBI is yet to issue a statement.

The group calling itself Handala Hack Team posted images and documents allegedly taken from Patel's account, stating he had joined its list of 'successfully hacked' targets. The material reportedly includes both personal and professional correspondence spanning several yea...