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SecurityQuiet 12d · day 14

Hackers leak 41,000 DHS and ICE workers' personal data

A group calling itself Department of Peace has published names, phone numbers, and addresses of federal immigration enforcement staff, citing DHS's own surveillance of critics.

newest coverage 12d agosummary written 11d ago3 pieces NewswiresMastodon

What to know

  • A hacking group called Department of Peace leaked personal information on 41,000 DHS and ICE workers, including undercover agents' names and operational details.
  • The group framed the leak as retaliation against DHS's documented surveillance of online critics and in-person activists who oppose immigration enforcement.
  • DHS acknowledged the breach and pledged to protect employees; Okta denied experiencing any security breach on its platform.
  • Distributed Denial of Secrets framed the leak as a research asset for investigating federal agencies, while some social media users called it justified retaliation.
some voices

The leak is justified retaliation against DHS's surveillance of dissidents and critics.

  • “Patriotism in action.”

    jgibsondem@threads.net · Mastodon ↗

“On July 17th, Markwayne Mullin said he was 'turning up the heat.' This is what happens to ICE when you do that.”

Department of Peace spokesperson, Hacking group · Daily Kos ↗

Department of Peace Hacking groupDepartment of Homeland SecurityDepartment of Homeland Security Target of leakDistributed Denial of Secrets Nonprofit republishing leaked dataOkta Identity and access management platform

Hackers leak 41,000 DHS and ICE workers' personal data
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How it unfolded 3 developments, newest first · click a bar or a number to jump articlesposts

Peak 1 piece in 4h at Oct 28, 11 AM; 3 pieces over 14 days (2 articles · 1 post) Oct 28, 11 AM — 1 piece · 1 article — Newswires 1Oct 28, 3 PM — quietOct 28, 7 PM — 1 piece · 1 article — Newswires 1Oct 28, 11 PM — quietOct 29, 3 AM — quietOct 29, 7 AM — quietOct 29, 11 AM — quietOct 29, 3 PM — quietOct 29, 7 PM — quietOct 29, 11 PM — quietOct 30, 3 AM — quietOct 30, 7 AM — quietOct 30, 11 AM — quietOct 30, 3 PM — 1 piece · 1 post — Mastodon 1Oct 30, 7 PM — quietOct 30, 11 PM — quietOct 31, 3 AM — quietOct 31, 7 AM — quietOct 31, 11 AM — quietOct 31, 3 PM — quietOct 31, 7 PM — quietOct 31, 11 PM — quietNov 1, 2 AM — quietNov 1, 6 AM — quietNov 1, 10 AM — quietNov 1, 2 PM — quietNov 1, 6 PM — quietNov 1, 10 PM — quietNov 2, 2 AM — quietNov 2, 6 AM — quietNov 2, 10 AM — quietNov 2, 2 PM — quietNov 2, 6 PM — quietNov 2, 10 PM — quietNov 3, 2 AM — quietNov 3, 6 AM — quietNov 3, 10 AM — quietNov 3, 2 PM — quietNov 3, 6 PM — quietNov 3, 10 PM — quietNov 4, 2 AM — quietNov 4, 6 AM — quietNov 4, 10 AM — quietNov 4, 2 PM — quietNov 4, 6 PM — quietNov 4, 10 PM — quietNov 5, 2 AM — quietNov 5, 6 AM — quietNov 5, 10 AM — quietNov 5, 2 PM — quietNov 5, 6 PM — quietNov 5, 10 PM — quietNov 6, 2 AM — quietNov 6, 6 AM — quietNov 6, 10 AM — quietNov 6, 2 PM — quietNov 6, 6 PM — quietNov 6, 10 PM — quietNov 7, 2 AM — quietNov 7, 6 AM — quietNov 7, 10 AM — quietNov 7, 2 PM — quietNov 7, 6 PM — quietNov 7, 10 PM — quietNov 8, 2 AM — quietNov 8, 6 AM — quietNov 8, 10 AM — quietNov 8, 2 PM — quietNov 8, 6 PM — quietNov 8, 10 PM — quietNov 9, 2 AM — quietNov 9, 6 AM — quietNov 9, 10 AM — quietNov 9, 2 PM — quietNov 9, 6 PM — quietNov 9, 10 PM — quietYesterday, 2 AM — quietYesterday, 6 AM — quietYesterday, 10 AM — quietYesterday, 2 PM — quietYesterday, 6 PM — quietYesterday, 10 PM — quietToday, 2 AM — quietToday, 6 AM — quietToday, 10 AM — quietToday, 2 PM — quietToday, 6 PM — quiet ◂ 1 earlier23
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  1. 3

    Social media users frame leak as justified response

    A Mastodon user labeled the leak "Patriotism in action," reflecting sentiment among some who view the disclosure as retaliation for DHS surveillance of dissidents.

    “Patriotism in action.”
    — jgibsondem@threads.net, Mastodon user · source
  2. background

    Okta denies breach; DDOS calls leak research asset — Okta, the identity and access management platform allegedly used in the hack, denied experiencing any breach in a statement to WIRED. Distributed Denial of Secrets called the leak a "complete game changer" for researchers investigating DHS, saying it would provide FOIA material for years.

  3. 2

    Daily Kos confirms leak and reports DHS response

    Daily Kos confirmed the leaked information exists but has not independently verified its accuracy. DHS acknowledged awareness of a potential breach and said it was working to address the situation. The nonprofit Distributed Denial of Secrets republished the leaked files.

    “DHS is aware of a potential breach and is actively working to address the situation swiftly and effectively.”
    — DHS spokesperson
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    Department of Peace hacks and leaks 41,000 DHS and ICE workers' data

    A group calling itself Department of Peace published personal information including names, contact information, cell phones, and work addresses for DHS and ICE employees, as well as details on undercover agents, contractors, and operations. The group stated the leak was retaliation for DHS's surveillance of its critics.

    “They have our information, so it's only fair that we have theirs.”
    — Department of Peace
    1. 1 outlet ‘Turning up the heat’: Hackers leak ICE and DHS workers' info

      first by Daily Kos, 14d ago

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