Massive Data Breach Exposes 337K LAPD-Linked Records
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Massive Data Breach Exposes 337K LAPD-Linked Records
"The breach was noticed on March 20, when unauthorized access to a third-party tool used by the City Attorney's Office was recognized. Immediate steps were taken to secure the tool and investigate what information was accessed."
"The hackers posted the leaked data on Distributed Denial of Secrets, a transparency group, and acknowledged by Emma Best, who hinted that World Leaks is behind the breach."
A significant data breach in Los Angeles has compromised 7.7 terabytes of sensitive police records, including internal investigations and unredacted complaints. The breach occurred via a third-party discovery system used by the City Attorney's Office. Authorities confirmed the LAPD's system remained secure, and an investigation is underway. The breach was detected on March 20, prompting immediate security measures. A hacking group claimed responsibility and leaked the data on a transparency platform, although the files have since been removed from public access.
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