<2> Hacktivists Claim to Have Hacked Homeland Security to Release ICE Contract Data
<3> Background on the Hack
The Department of Peace, a hacking group, has claimed responsibility for breaching a specific office within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This alleged hack was reportedly carried out to protest ICE’s mass deportation campaign and the companies that aid it.
<3> How the Hack Allegedly Went Down
According to the Department of Peace, they gained access to a secure database within the DHS office. The group claims to have obtained sensitive information, including contracts between ICE and various companies involved in the deportation process.
<3> What Information Was Released
The Department of Peace has released a portion of the obtained data, which includes contracts between ICE and several companies. The released information reveals the scope of ICE’s deportation efforts and the companies that are profiting from the process.
<3> Companies Involved in ICE’s Deportation Efforts
The released data highlights several companies that are involved in ICE’s deportation efforts. These companies include:
< href='https://techcrunch.com' target='_blank'>TechCrunch reports that one of the companies involved is a private prison operator, CoreCivic.
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