Hackers leak sensitive data apparently stolen from Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
Qilin began posting files that appear to show ATF case work, including phone analyses and records tied to armed robbery, arson, explosives and homicide.
- On Monday, a Russian-speaking cybercriminal gang known as Qilin allegedly leaked sensitive files stolen from the Justice Department's Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
- The Bureau originally disclosed the breach last week, saying it met the threshold for a 'major' cybersecurity incident requiring Congress notification under federal law.
- Analysis by cybersecurity researcher Ron Fabela and CNN reveals the files include information on past investigations into armed robbery, arson, and explosives, with data linked to the Houston Field Division.
- In a statement Monday, the ATF said it 'cannot confirm the authenticity, nature, or scope' of the leaked data at this time, adding the agency's mission remains unaffected.
- The breach follows recent cyberattacks targeting federal agencies, including a 2023 ransomware strike on the Marshals Service and a separate FBI breach involving Jeffrey Epstein investigation files.
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Hackers leak sensitive data apparently stolen from Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
A likely Russian-speaking cybercriminal gang on Monday leaked what appear to be sensitive law enforcement files it stole from the Justice Department’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Qilin Hackers Dump Stolen ATF Case Files Onto Dark Web
A Russian-speaking ransomware group published a cache of files it says it stole from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the Justice Department agency that investigates gun trafficking, bombings, and arson. The trove appears to expose targets of past ATF investigations and forensic data pulled from their phones. The group, known as Qilin, began releasing the files from its dark web extortion site on Monday after a 72-h…
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Hackers leak sensitive law enforcement files stolen from the DOJ WASHINGTON — A likely Russian-speaking cybercriminal gang on Monday leaked what appear to be sensitive law enforcement files it stole from the Justice Department’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Video above: Scammers are impersonating MyChart. Here’s how to spot them The dumped files […] Thank you for subscribing to our RSS feed! The post Hackers leak sensitiv…
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