U.S Marshals Service Suffers Data Breach, Hackers Steal Personal Data

The U.S. Marshals Service, one the oldest law enforcement agencies in the US, was hit by a major breach in which threat actors stole sensitive data. The attack highlights the rising problems of cyber attacks on government agencies and the necessity for robust cybersecurity actions.

Hackers steal sensitive data

The incident happened when threat actors got into the U.S. Marshals Service’s internal systems, which stored confidential data on federal fugitives, as well as details of people involved in witness protection programs. The cybercriminals were able to get these details by abusing a flaw in the federal agency’s systems.

“The affected system contains law enforcement sensitive information, including returns from legal process, administrative information and personally identifiable information pertaining to subjects of USMS investigations, third parties and certain USMS employees,” said Drew Wade, the chief of the Marshals’ public affairs office, to Reuters.

About U.S. Marshals Service

The U.S. Marshals Service is an important law enforcement agency that plays a crucial role in hunting down criminals and making sure the protection of witnesses. The agency’s capability to carry out these functions depends greatly on the functi

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