Activists claim that during a large-scale hack of the US Department of Homeland Security, they obtained contact data of more than 41,000 of its employees. The attack reportedly also affected the website of the immigration agency ICE, which falls under this department. Spiegel.de ↗
According to the published information, the obtained data could also include the identities of undercover investigators of the immigration agency. They take part in ICE's activities related to enforcing immigration rules in the United States. The scope of a possible leak of sensitive information has not yet been more closely clarified. Tagesspiegel ↗
Activists have claimed responsibility for the attack, stating that they gained access to a large volume of data. However, the available information does not reveal how they got into the systems, how long they had access to them, or whether other services of the department were affected.
It is also not known whether the American authorities have confirmed the authenticity of the claims about obtaining the data. The case could have security consequences, especially if the leaked information actually contains contacts and identities of employees working undercover. Further steps will depend on the investigation of the attack and verification of the extent of the alleged leak.
Hackers claim to have obtained data on more than 41,000 ICE employees
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