Hackers leak records of more than 41000 Department of Homeland Security staff

The United States Department of Homeland Security is attempting to secure its systems after hackers stole and published personnel records for more than 41,000 employees online. UPI, Help Net Security, WION, The Times of India, Nacionale, and BigGo Finance all reported on the major security breach. [1][2][3][4][5][6]

The leaked data was uploaded to a database named Icepick on Wednesday, according to UPI and WION. UPI reported that the published tranche contained work addresses, telephone numbers, and job descriptions belonging to agency staff. [1][3]

The breach primarily affected personnel at Customs and Border Protection and Immigration and Customs Enforcement, UPI and BigGo Finance reported. UPI noted that the leak includes details for 21,000 Customs and Border Protection staff and 6,600 Immigration and Customs Enforcement workers, along with personnel at Homeland Security Investigations, the Federal Protective Service, and Cybersecurity. [1][6]

Help Net Security reported that the hacktivist leak revealed information on undercover Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. The Department of Homeland Security is currently working to secure its internal systems following the exposure, UPI reported. [1][2]