A cybercriminal going by the names of EquationCorp and USDoD has released an enormous database containing the criminal records of millions of Americans. The database is said to contain 70 million rows of data.
Post by USDoD on a breach forum
The leaked database is said to include full names, dates of birth, known aliases, addresses, arrest and conviction dates, sentences, and much more. Dates reportedly range from 2020 to 2024.
The exact source of the database is as yet unknown.
USDoD is a high-profile player in this field, closely associated with “Pompompurin”, the operator of the first iteration of data leak site BreachForums. USDoD is said to have plans to set up a successor to the second iteration of BreachForums which was recently seized by law enforcement. Releasing this database may be USDoD's way to round up some interested users.
USDoD is also believed to be involved in a breach at TransUnion, the data of which was (partly) dumped in September, 2023.
Needless to say, having the criminal information leaked could have a tremendous impact, not only for the listed individuals but also for the justice system. We'll keep you updated.
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