# DHS investigates hackers’ claim that they stole and leaked employee data

https://mins.news/en/item/121518

- CNN, 2026-10-29 21:30 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.cnn.com/2026/10/29/politics/hackers-dhs-workers-leak?Date=20261029&Profile=CNN

> The Department of Homeland Security is investigating after hackers said they stole and leaked sensitive personal information belonging to tens of thousands of current and former employees, including personnel involved in covert and sensitive missions.

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