A non-profit transparency group has published sensitive personnel records affecting tens of thousands of federal workers, marking a notable disclosure involving national security agencies.
Homeland Security Records Exposed Online
On Wednesday, the leak collective Distributed Denial of Secrets announced the release of data concerning more than 40,000 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) employees. According to the group, the compromised information includes details regarding officials operating within specialized and sensitive fields, such as surveillance and human intelligence.
The incident represents the third disclosure of government data attributed to the collective within the past month. Representatives for the Department of Homeland Security did not immediately respond to requests for comment regarding the leak.
Source: Reporting by The Guardian.
