DHS Probes Cyberattack on Sensitive Info Network
- The Department of Homeland Security confirmed Thursday it is investigating a "recent cyber incident" involving the Homeland Security Information Network, an unclassified legacy information-sharing platform suspected compromised between late May and early June.
- Agencies use HSIN to exchange sensitive but unclassified data among federal, local, and international law enforcement partners, coordinating emergency responses and planning for major public events while maintaining situational awareness across jurisdictions.
- Because HSIN supports coordination for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, security experts warn the breach could provide attackers insight into emergency response procedures and communications among agencies protecting the international tournament.
- Senator Mark Warner, the top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee, urged the DHS and the Justice Department to "thoroughly investigate" the breach, warning that exposure of such sensitive information "risks national security."
- Federal agencies warn that nation-state hackers continue attempting to infiltrate United States government networks to gather intelligence and establish long-term access to critical infrastructure amid a broader wave of cyber campaigns targeting government systems.
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US Homeland Security Information Network Hit by Cyber Intruders, Exposing Sensitive Government Data
The Department of Homeland Security’s Homeland Security Information Network has suffered unauthorized access that potentially exposed sensitive planning details for major events. The platform serves as a critical tool for federal, state and local agencies to coordinate responses to emergencies and share intelligence. The incident was first reported by Nextgov, which obtained a statement from […] The post US Homeland Security Information Network …
DHS Investigates Breach in Its Information-Sharing Network
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is probing a cyber breach in an unclassified legacy information-sharing system used for the exchange of sensitive data with law enforcement partners. The breach includes the Homeland Security Information Network (HSIN), which oversees the sharing of sensitive but unclassified information with foreign law enforcement, local authorities, and other organizations. DHS confirmed Thursday it was investigating …
The Homeland Security Department is investigating a cyber attack on HSIN, and according to preliminary data, the perpetrators could have access to confidential information used by federal and local authorities.
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