Iran-Linked Group That Hacked Kash Patel's Email Threatens World Cup With Hijacked FBI Drones

An Iran-linked hacking group, identified as MuddyWater, claimed on March 10, 2024, to have accessed sensitive footage from FBI-controlled drones. The group stated that this footage included information related to the upcoming FIFA World Cup, and they issued a threat that teams participating in the tournament could be targeted. MuddyWater also asserted that they had compromised the email accounts of Kash Patel, a former White House official and aide to President Donald Trump, in late 2023. This alleged breach of drone footage and the threat against World Cup participants represent a significant escalation in cyber warfare tactics, potentially impacting international sporting events and national security. The group's past activities have been linked to espionage and information gathering for the Iranian government.