Bluesky blocks links to leaked DHS employee data
Technology · First reported 29 Oct, 03:34 · Updated 17:13
Bluesky says it blocked links to a leaked archive of DHS workers’ contact information because it was shared without their authorization. The reporting also describes government efforts to remove access to a searchable copy of the dataset.
- Bluesky blocked links to the dataset, saying it contained individuals’ contact information shared without authorization.
- TechCrunch reports that the leaked records came from a DHS login system and included names and professional contact details; WIRED describes the archive as information on 41,000 workers.
- TechCrunch says DHS, acting through a security vendor, filed a takedown notice concerning a searchable copy of the data; the site was offline by Thursday morning.
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- Records reported by TechCrunch
- Over 40,000 user account records from a DHS login system.
- Workers covered in WIRED’s description
- 41,000 ICE, CBP, and other DHS workers.
- Bluesky’s stated reason
- The files included contact information shared without authorization.
- Search site status
- Icepick was no longer loading as of Thursday morning, according to TechCrunch.
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