A notorious hacker group recently targeted the federal government, revealing the personal information of hundreds of federal employees.

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From the Daily Wire:

In a suspected cyberattack, a shadowy hacking collective has reportedly published the personal information of hundreds of U.S. federal employees, including agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Department of Justice (DOJ), and the FBI.

The leak, first reported by 404 Media, allegedly includes sensitive personal data such as full names, office addresses, and in some cases, home addresses. More than 680 DHS officials, 190 DOJ staff, and 170 FBI employees were affected. Some of the data was shared via encrypted messaging apps like Telegram, where hackers openly mocked their targets and even referenced bounties allegedly offered by Mexican cartels for information on federal agents.

“Mexican Cartels hmu we dropping all the doxes,” one hacker posted, appearing to demand “1m” dollars in exchange for the data. Another post provocatively asked, “U guys want IRS next?” suggesting further leaks may be forthcoming.

The Daily Wire notes that these hackers are believed to be part of a larger, loosely affiliated cybercrime community called “The Com.” The Com is also home to members of groups like Scattered Spider, Oktapus, and LAPSUS$, all of whom have been behind major ransomware and data theft campaigns in recent years.

According to experts, this recent cyberattack marks a shift from financially motivated hacks to blatant political attacks on government personnel. The Daily Wire notes this doxxing incident could lead to real-world harm against federal employees, especially when employees like ICE agents are already facing threats and danger across the country.

Let’s pray for the safety of all federal employees, for these cybercriminals to be brought to justice, and for the protection of our networks and sensitive data!

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(Excerpt from the Daily Wire. Photo Credit: Microbiz Mag – https://www.flickr.com/photos/microbizmag/53344484803/, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=141177757)