Hundreds of DHS, ICE, FBI, DOJ Officials Doxed in Major Cyberattack

A notorious hacking collective, identified as “Scattered LAPSUS$ Hunters,” has allegedly exposed the personal phone numbers and residential addresses of hundreds of U.S. government officials. This significant data breach impacts personnel from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Department of Justice (DOJ). Reports indicate close to 700 DHS officials are among those doxxed.

This incident underscores the growing threat of cyberattacks targeting government entities. The group responsible is reportedly linked to “the Com,” a clandestine community known for its involvement in several high-profile data breaches in recent years. The exposed data includes names and other sensitive personal details, raising serious privacy and security concerns for the affected officials.

In a message posted on their Telegram channel, a user affiliated with the Scattered LAPSUS$ Hunters reportedly stated, “I want my MONEY MEXICO.” This message appears to reference unverified claims made by the DHS, suggesting that Mexican cartels might be offering financial incentives for individuals to dox government agents. However, the U.S. government has yet to present any concrete evidence to substantiate these assertions. The specific timing of the data dump was Thursday.

The unauthorized release of such sensitive personal information poses a direct threat to the safety and security of these federal employees and their families. It highlights the persistent challenge government agencies face in protecting their personnel from sophisticated cyber threats and online harassment.

As federal authorities investigate the full scope and implications of this breach, the incident serves as a critical reminder of the ongoing need for enhanced cybersecurity measures and robust data protection protocols across all government departments.