Event Brief
Iran-linked hackers claim FBI drone hack, threaten World Cup
Filed: Jun 12, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET
Summary: An Iran-linked group claimed it hacked FBI drones with facial recognition and license plate screening and threatened the World Cup.
WHO: Iran-linked hackers
WHAT: Claimed hacking FBI drones equipped with facial recognition and license plate screening, and issued a World Cup threat
WHEN: Jun 12, 2026 at 6:50 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: The group issued a threat tied to the World Cup after claiming access to FBI drones.
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