Hundreds of gigabytes of sensitive data, reportedly stolen from the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), have surfaced online. The attackers claim the breach includes confidential
details about both inmates and staff, such as release plans, security data, and personal information. BOP has confirmed it is investigating the incident.
The leak was announced through a post on a known data leak forum, where the attackers claimed they extracted the data from a BOP server. They say the stolen information amounts to more than 320GB and was obtained as recently as June 20.
BOP oversees all federal prisons in the U.S., managing over 160,000 inmates across 120 facilities and employing more than 35,000 staff. A BOP spokesperson reported that the agency is aware of the claims and is currently reviewing the situation.
So far, it remains unclear how many individuals may have been affected. According to the attackers, the data includes:
- Full names
- Registration numbers
- Social Security numbers
- Genders and races
- Medical records
- Risk assessments
- Facility information
- Incident reports
- Release plans and personal statements
If verified, the breach poses significant risks. The data could be used for identity theft, fraud, or retaliation. Inmates might be targeted by external threats, and staff could face personal safety risks if their addresses or other identifiers are exposed.
The BOP continues to assess the legitimacy and scope of the alleged breach.
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