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Re:Iran-linked hackers claim breach of FBI director's person... by aqme28 on Saturday March 28, 2026 @06:24AM (#47553273)
I think theirs was the right conclusion, but for the wrong reason. If there was anything really damning, Iran would rather use that as leverage.

The fact that they released it publicly means that the most embarrassing part of it is just the hack in itself.

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Re:Iran-linked hackers claim breach of FBI director's person... by ikr678 on Saturday March 28, 2026 @09:30AM (#47554425)
If I was Iran I'd leak the innocuous stuff first to let them know I had access to potentially more damning things, to try and force the US to the table.
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Re:Iran-linked hackers claim breach of FBI director's person... by kortilla on Saturday March 28, 2026 @12:16PM (#47555941)
That would only work if there was something damning to Trump or someone in charge of Iran negotiations. Trump has no problem cutting people loose otherwise
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Re:Iran-linked hackers claim breach of FBI director's person... by ls612 on Saturday March 28, 2026 @11:33AM (#47555523)
From the news I’ve read the most “embarrassing” things in his personal email are photos of him smoking cigars, holding a bottle of rum, and posing in front of a supercar. What a scandal…
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