Trump’s DHS hit by data breach as hackers expose records of 41,000 employees
A data breach at the US Department of Homeland Security has exposed the personal details of over 41,000 employees and contractors. The leak, facilitated by activist groups, aims to increase accountability for immigration enforcement personnel.
Why it matters
The breach poses significant security risks to government employees and highlights the ongoing controversy surrounding US immigration policies.
More than 41,000 employees and contractors of the US department of homeland security (DHS), including thousands of immigration and border enforcement personnel, have had their work details exposed in a major data leak amid growing protests and criticism over President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown.The officers have faced scrutiny for wearing masks and sunglasses during operations and for failing to clearly identify themselves.The leaked information includes names, work addresses, phone numbers and job descriptions of personnel working across several agencies, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP), a BBC report reveals.The leaked records were published in a searchable online database called “Icepick” on Wednesday.
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