US Immigration Agents' Personal Data Leaked: 41,000 DHS Staff Exposed in Major Hack

BBC World · 2026-10-29
US Immigration Agents' Personal Data Leaked: 41,000 DHS Staff Exposed in Major Hack

A hacking group called the Department of Peace has leaked personal information of more than 41,000 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) employees, including US immigration agents. The breach, which exposed names, email addresses, and other sensitive details, raises serious concerns about the safety of federal law enforcement personnel and national security. The DHS has not yet confirmed the extent of the compromise, but the leak is one of the largest targeting immigration enforcement staff in recent years. Security experts warn that such data dumps can enable targeted harassment, identity theft, and even physical threats against agents and their families. The incident underscores the growing vulnerability of government databases to politically motivated cyberattacks. As investigations continue, the DHS is expected to review its cybersecurity protocols and offer support to affected employees. The breach may also fuel the ongoing debate over immigration policy and the security of those who enforce it.