Hack Reveals Data of Over 40,000 DHS Employees
A hacker has released personal data of thousands of Department of Homeland Security employees, including those from ICE and CBP. The leaked information includes personal details such as phone numbers, locations, and affiliations with specific security programs.
Confirmed by several outlets
- A hacker released personal data of thousands of Homeland Security employees. — WIRED, TechCrunch and The Verge
Reported by one outlet so far
- The leak includes the locations of ICE and CBP facilities, workers' cell phone numbers, and members of groups tied to wiretap programs. — WIRED
- A hacker obtained more than 40,000 DHS employee records. — TechCrunch
- The leak exposes the names, job titles, phone numbers, email addresses, and office locations of more than 41,000 employees. — The Verge
Where outlets differ
- Number of leaked employee records: 41,000 (WIRED and The Verge); more than 40,000 (TechCrunch)
ImpactTop story 66/100
Coverage3 outlets in 1 country within 2 hours
First reportedWIRED, Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:00 UTC
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