Hackers claim leak of sensitive details on thousands of DHS workers
Source: Yahoo News
Published on: 2026-10-29 18:39
The Department of Homeland Security is investigating after hackers claimed to have stolen and leaked the sensitive personal information of tens of thousands of current and former department employees, including some that work on covert and sensitive missions. "DHS is aware of a potential breach and is actively working to address the situation swiftly and effectively," a department spokesperson told CNN. "We take all security threats against our employees and officers seriously and will work to ensure all are properly protected." A source familiar with the data breach confirmed that the information of some undercover personnel had been exposed. A hacktivist group calling itself the Department of Peace obtained the data, and the anti-secrecy group Distributed Denial of Secrets posted it online on Wednesday, according to a statement from the latter group. The group's co-founder, Emma Be...
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