Crime08 April, 20261 min read
Hackers Leak 7.7 TB of LAPD Records Including Officer Files and Internal Affairs Reports
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Hackers breached LA City Attorney’s Office system, leaking 7.7 TB of LAPD records. Officer personnel files, Internal Affairs records, and discovery documents with witness names leaked.
Massive Data Breach
Hackers gained access to a digital storage system at the LA City Attorney's Office. 7.7 terabytes and over 337,000 files of sensitive LAPD records were exposed. The stolen data included officer personnel files and internal affairs investigations.
The breach did not involve LAPD systems or networks. Some of the leaked data was posted and then deleted from World Leaks' website.
LAPD and City Attorney Response
The LAPD is working with the City Attorney’s Office to understand the full scope. Most police officer records under California law are considered private.
Internal Affairs documents typically do not see public exposure. Some stolen information surfaced on social media before being taken down.
Security Experts and Political Fallout
The breach was traced back to the City Attorney's civilian system. A routine network scan detected active remote desktop ports on a desktop system.
Data handling outside core police systems can create risks. The breach has prompted calls for stronger oversight and transparency.
Extortion Campaign Linked
The leak was connected to World Leaks, an extortion gang. The City Attorney’s Office declined to comment on ransom demands. The scale of the leak is unusual for ransomware extortion.