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Hackers leak data on more than 41,000 US Homeland Security staff

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A group calling itself the Department of Peace claimed it hacked an internal Homeland Security database. The data, which names ICE and Border Patrol staff, was published online on Wednesday through a searchable tool and on the DDoSecrets website.

Reports put the number of staff in the data at more than 41,000, with one account saying nearly 42,000. The data includes more than 21,000 Border Patrol personnel and nearly 6,600 ICE agents. It lists names, work addresses, phone numbers and job duties.

DDoSecrets said the Department of Peace and the Swiss hacktivist maia arson crimew supplied the information. Emma Best, a co-founder of DDoSecrets, said the data identifies officials who oversee covert and undercover operations and key deportation-program staff. Best said the aim is to "replace anonymity with accountability".

A Homeland Security spokesperson said the department is aware of a potential breach. The spokesperson said it is working to address the situation. Maia arson crimew built an online search tool for the data, called Icepick.

Key facts

Who
Homeland Security (US government department whose employees' data was stolen); CBP (agency whose agents are among those affected); ICE (agency whose agents are among those affected); Department of Peace (hacking group that reportedly broke into the DHS database)
What
According to the headline and description, a hacker stole personnel data about thousands of Homeland Security employees, including CBP and ICE agents, and the data has since been published online.
When
28 October 2026
Where
United States
Status
Reported

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