Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina has expressed deep concerns following reports of an Iranian hacking attempt targeting Kash Patel, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for FBI Director. In a letter to FBI Deputy Director Paul Abbate, Sen. Tillis described the incident as 'extremely alarming' and highlighted the rapid dissemination of sensitive information to the media.
Multiple news outlets recently reported that Patel, a key figure in the Trump administration's efforts against the Iranian regime, was the subject of a cyberattack orchestrated by an Iranian-backed group. Trump transition spokesperson Alex Pfeiffer emphasized Patel's role in implementing policies to safeguard America from adversaries.
