How thousands of sensitive LAPD files got leaked online — and what happens next
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A ransomware hacking collective called WorldLeaks has leaked thousands of sensitive LAPD files online, including disciplinary records of police officers. The city is investigating the breach, which is believed to have been caused by vulnerabilities in a file-sharing system used by the Los Angeles city attorney's office.
The Los Angeles Police Department's disciplinary files have been leaked online. A hacking group called WorldLeaks claimed responsibility for the breach. The group exploited vulnerabilities in a file-sharing system used by the city attorney's office. The system was not password-protected, allowing the hackers to access nearly 340,000 files. The breach was discovered after the files appeared online. The city is investigating the incident and taking steps to secure the affected system.
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