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Charter Communications Duped by Hacking Group's Fake Request

12/11/2025

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On September 4, a privacy specialist at Charter Communications responded to a fake emergency data request from a hacking group impersonating Officer Jason Corse of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
The group, called Exempt, says it extracted sensitive data from Apple and Amazon, claiming up to 500 successful requests over years.
WIRED reports evidence suggesting possible collusion between a law enforcement officer and the hacking group, raising questions about accountability.

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Story summary

On September 4, a privacy specialist at Charter Communications responded to a fake emergency data request from a hacking group impersonating Officer Jason Corse of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
The group, called Exempt, says it extracted sensitive data from Apple and Amazon, claiming up to 500 successful requests over years.
WIRED reports evidence suggesting possible collusion between a law enforcement officer and the hacking group, raising questions about accountability.