Trump's FBI Pick Kash Patel Targeted by Iranian Cyberattack
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Kash Patel, recently nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to lead the FBI, was reportedly targeted by a cyberattack believed to originate from Iran. Patel, a longtime Trump ally and former Chief of Staff to the Secretary of Defense, has been involved in efforts against Iran during Trump's first administration. The attack comes shortly after Trump's announcement to replace current FBI Director Christopher Wray with Patel. This situation is still unfolding, with more updates expected.
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