Cyber Attack Exposes Data of US Government Officials

Details of the Breach and Targeted Entities

Data breach: Data belonging to hundreds of government officials, including employees of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), was exposed in a cyberattack by hackers affiliated with the group "The Com". This group, known for its record of major data breaches, published sensitive personal names and information.

Allegations of Funding and Affiliations

Previous allegations: In a related context, a post on the "ScatteredLabs Hunters" Telegram channel, which is linked to other hacking groups associated with "The Com", referred to prior claims by the Department of Homeland Security that Mexican drug cartels were offering thousands of dollars for personal information about agents. However, the U.S. government has not provided any evidence to support these claims.