An email account belonging to FBI Director Christopher Wray was reportedly compromised in a cyber incident linked to Iran, according to a U.S. official familiar with the matter. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed the breach to multiple news outlets.
The hacking group, known as 'Cyber Toufan' or 'Storm-1376', is believed to be responsible. The group has previously been associated with Iranian interests and has targeted other U.S. officials. The breach was first reported by The New York Times.
The FBI has not released an official public statement detailing the scope or nature of the information accessed. Cybersecurity experts note that such incidents highlight ongoing digital espionage threats against high-profile government officials from state-affiliated actors.
U.S. intelligence agencies have repeatedly warned about cyber threats emanating from Iran, which often focus on espionage and influence operations. The incident is under investigation by relevant federal authorities.
