Bleepingcomputer Spanish Police Arrest Doxer Leaking Sensitive Data of Government Employees
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- •A suspect was arrested for leaking sensitive data of government employees, including those from INCIBE.
- •The leaked information posed national security risks and was sourced from previous data breaches.
- •The investigation is ongoing, with police analyzing seized devices for evidence of additional participants.
The Spanish National Police arrested an individual for leaking sensitive personal data of employees from key state institutions, including the National Cybersecurity Institute (INCIBE). The leak posed significant national security risks, affecting personnel from various organizations such as the National Police and the Civil Guard. The investigation revealed that the leaked data was aggregated from older breaches and OSINT tools, with some records containing outdated information. Authorities conducted a raid on the suspect's residence in Granada, seizing computers and electronic devices for forensic analysis. The police emphasized the urgent need to address the growing threat of doxing and mass data leaks targeting public officials. Complaints to the Spanish data protection agency have surged, indicating rising concerns over data privacy. The investigation remains ongoing, with potential for further arrests.
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