A contractor for the Department of Homeland Security attempted to remove an online archive containing details on over 41,000 employees. The search tool, named Icepick, was temporarily taken offline by a registrar before returning under a different domain. FlokiNET, the hosting provider, refused the removal request, arguing the data reflects public roles rather than private lives. The contractor maintained that the data was stolen and identifies real people, regardless of their duties. DHS stated it is actively addressing the potential breach to protect its workforce.
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