CybersecurityGovernment

Federal Agencies Face Dual Threats as Hackers Dox Officials and Surveillance Networks Draw Scrutiny

A hacking collective has published personal information for hundreds of DHS, FBI, and DOJ officials. Meanwhile, new revelations show multiple federal agencies accessed controversial license plate surveillance networks. These developments come amid broader cybersecurity concerns affecting election infrastructure and critical systems.

Federal Officials Targeted in Major Doxing Incident

Hackers associated with the cybercriminal collective known as “the Com” have published personal information of hundreds of federal law enforcement officials, according to reports from 404 Media. The leaked data reportedly includes spreadsheets containing personal details of 680 Department of Homeland Security officials, 170 FBI officials, and 190 Department of Justice officials. In some cases, the information included home addresses rather than work locations.

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Nuclear Weapons Agency Forced to Furlough Majority of Staff Amid Historic Government Shutdown

America’s nuclear weapons agency is preparing to send home approximately 1,400 employees as funding reserves deplete during the ongoing government shutdown. Only essential personnel will remain to monitor nuclear materials and maintain critical safety operations while most stockpile maintenance and research programs halt.

Nuclear Security Agency Faces Massive Staff Reductions

The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), which manages America’s nuclear weapons stockpile, will furlough approximately 80% of its workforce starting Monday as the government shutdown extends into its 17th day, according to reports. Sources indicate this marks the longest complete government-wide funding lapse in U.S. history, surpassing the 16-day shutdown of 2013.