Hackers Leak Sensitive Law Enforcement Files Stolen From the DOJ
The dumped files appear to include targets of past investigations and phone analyses, with cases spanning robbery, arson, explosives and homicide, researchers said.
- On Monday, the Russian-speaking ransomware group Qilin leaked sensitive files stolen from the Justice Department's Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives .
- The dumped files include analyses of phone communications and information on targets of past ATF investigations, covering cases involving arson and explosives.
- Cyber-Intelligence firm Cisco identified Qilin as a prolific ransomware threat, while researcher Ron Fabela noted files specifically reference the ATF's Houston Field Division.
- The ATF, which disclosed the hack last week as a "major" incident, stated it "cannot confirm the authenticity, nature, or scope" of the leaked data.
- This breach follows similar attacks on federal agencies, including a 2023 ransomware incident involving the Marshals Service and a breach of an FBI New York field office system.
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A ransomware group began leaking data it claims came from an ATF standalone system used for law enforcement communications assistance. The agency confirmed awareness of the claims but stated it cannot verify the material and emphasized no impact to other systems. The post Hackers Leak Sensitive Law Enforcement Files Stolen From U.S. Justice Department in Major Breach appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Hackers leak sensitive data apparently stolen from Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
A likely Russian-speaking cybercriminal gang on Monday leaked what appear to be sensitive law enforcement files it stole from the Justice Department’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Qilin Hackers Dump Stolen ATF Case Files Onto Dark Web
A Russian-speaking ransomware group published a cache of files it says it stole from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the Justice Department agency that investigates gun trafficking, bombings, and arson. The trove appears to expose targets of past ATF investigations and forensic data pulled from their phones. The group, known as […]
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Hackers leak sensitive law enforcement files stolen from the DOJ WASHINGTON — A likely Russian-speaking cybercriminal gang on Monday leaked what appear to be sensitive law enforcement files it stole from the Justice Department’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Video above: Scammers are impersonating MyChart. Here’s how to spot them The dumped files […] Thank you for subscribing to our RSS feed! The post Hackers leak sensitiv…
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