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  • Trump appoints Kash Patel to oversee Iran cyberattack response
  • Patel previously worked for Rep. Devin Nunes and as a Justice Department official
  • FBI expresses concerns about Patel's lack of experience in cybersecurity
  • Patel's role in overseeing the response to potential Iranian cyberattacks is questioned
  • The article discusses the potential implications of Patel's appointment in handling national security matters Tone: Neutral
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  The Hill     7 hours ago
Trump FBI Pick Kash Patel Targeted In Iranian Cyberattack
Kash Patel, President-elect Trumps nominee to lead the FBI, was among those targeted by an Iranian cyber attack. Its unclear whether any information was gained through the attack, but it makes Patel the latest figure in the Trump campaign to be pursued by the nation. Semafor first reported the news. In August the Trump campaign revealed it...
https://thehill.com/policy/national-security/50223...
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