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Hackers just leaked sensitive files from over 200 police departments that are searchable by badge number
Police departments have been sharing information about COVID-19, George Floyd protesters, and even tweets critical of the police.
A memo obtained by the security reporter Brian Krebs said hackers compromised Netsential's servers and stole files hosted by fusion centers, or state agencies that facilitate information sharing among police departments. One unclassified FBI memo to police departments in late May said that "law enforcement supporters' safety" could be in danger, citing two tweets about destroying "blue lives matter" paraphernalia. Other internal memos included in the leak showed police departments exchanging information about specific clothing, signs, and cars of protesters deemed potential threats.
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