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DDoSecrets Leaks Personal Data of 40,000 DHS Employees

By Drooid · Oct 30, 2026 · How we work

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Department of Peace published personal data of over 40,000 DHS employees.
The data, released by DDoSecrets on October 28 2026, lists names, emails, phone numbers and locations.
The breach originated from an Okta sign-on system, though Okta reports no evidence of compromise.
TechCrunch verified the dataset’s authenticity, noting the mid-August 2026 exfiltration covers about one-fifth of DHS staff.
Records show memberships in Penlink tools, Mobile Fortify app, and a Headspace_users group tied to an $82,500 ICE contract.

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Department of Peace published personal data of over 40,000 DHS employees.
The data, released by DDoSecrets on October 28 2026, lists names, emails, phone numbers and locations.
The breach originated from an Okta sign-on system, though Okta reports no evidence of compromise.
TechCrunch verified the dataset’s authenticity, noting the mid-August 2026 exfiltration covers about one-fifth of DHS staff.
Records show memberships in Penlink tools, Mobile Fortify app, and a Headspace_users group tied to an $82,500 ICE contract.