Inside the Data Breach That Put LAPD Disciplinary Records Online
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A data breach has exposed nearly 340,000 files of LAPD disciplinary and personnel records online after hackers breached a file-sharing system used by the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office. The breach has raised concerns about officer safety, potential legal fallout, and political consequences for the city attorney's office.
Hackers breached a file-sharing system used by the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office, exposing nearly 340,000 files of LAPD disciplinary and personnel records. The breach was claimed by a ransomware group called WorldLeaks. The compromised system was not part of LAPD networks but was used to manage civil litigation. The city is investigating the breach, which has raised concerns about officer safety and potential legal fallout. The breach involved sensitive discovery materials typically protected by court orders. City officials have not commented on whether a ransom was requested or paid.
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