# DHS cites doxxing risk as it seeks removal of leaked personnel database

https://mins.news/en/item/121258

- Reuters, 2026-10-29 18:00 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/dhs-cites-doxxing-threat-more-than-40000-people-effort-get-leaked-personnel-data-2026-10-29/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ae389b153aa080001e54d94

> The Department of Homeland Security asked an Icelandic hosting company on Thursday, through an authorized agent, to take down a searchable database of agency personnel. DHS said the material puts more than 40,000 identifiable people at risk of harassment, stalking and physical harm.

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