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Massive leak exposes 41,000 DHS workers and undercover ICE agents
Publication: Ars Technica - All content
Author: Dhruv Mehrotra, wired.com
Source published: 29/10/2026, 12:58:34 UTC
Briefing created: 30/10/2026, 06:02:11 UTC
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Briefings
A leaked Department of Homeland Security archive reveals details of over 41,000 employees and contractors, including contact information and references to surveillance programs. The data, last updated August 19, 2026, covers DHS and seven component agencies via the Okta login system. The leak was previewed by cybersecurity researcher maia arson crimew for WIRED and published by DDoSecrets as the 'Icepick' archive.
Key points
- The leak exposes 41,000 DHS employees and contractors with contact information and references to surveillance programs.
- The data was last updated on August 19, 2026, and covers DHS and seven component agencies.
Context
Cybersecurity researcher maia arson crimew and journalist maia arson crimew previewed the data for WIRED, which they say they obtained from a group calling itself the Department of Peace. DDoSecrets published the archive, which it calls "Icepick," on Wednesday.
Limitations
The evidence is untrusted data; the leak covers only DHS and seven component agencies, not all agencies. The data was last updated August 19, 2026, and the source is unverified.
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