Event Brief
UPDATED Oct 29, 2026 at 7:02 AM ET
Oct 28, 2026 at 5:02 PM ET
Hackers expose information on more than 41,000 DHS staff
By The BriefBrief
Hackers exposed personal information on more than 41,000 Department of Homeland Security employees, including ICE agents and Customs and Border Protection personnel. The data included names, job titles, phone numbers, email addresses and office locations. DHS is investigating a breach described as affecting roughly 40,000 employees.
WHO: Hackers
WHAT: Hackers exposed personal information belonging to more than 41,000 Department of Homeland Security employees.
WHEN: Reported Oct 29, 2026 at 4:33 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The reason for the breach was not reported.
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