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337,000 LAPD Files Stolen in Major Los Angeles Hack

4/10/2026

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Hackers breached the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office and stole approximately 337,000 Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) files, including sensitive personnel and internal affairs data, in a 7.7-terabyte data set.
The hacking group World Leaks claimed responsibility for the breach.
City officials are investigating after the breach was first noticed on March 20, and legal ramifications may follow as affected officers consider lawsuits.
The Los Angeles Police Department stated that its systems were not compromised.
The Los Angeles Police Protective League expressed disappointment over the lack of communication from the City Attorney's Office regarding the breach's extent and implications.

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Story summary

Hackers breached the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office and stole approximately 337,000 Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) files, including sensitive personnel and internal affairs data, in a 7.7-terabyte data set.
The hacking group World Leaks claimed responsibility for the breach.
City officials are investigating after the breach was first noticed on March 20, and legal ramifications may follow as affected officers consider lawsuits.
The Los Angeles Police Department stated that its systems were not compromised.
The Los Angeles Police Protective League expressed disappointment over the lack of communication from the City Attorney's Office regarding the breach's extent and implications.