Last mentioned: Mar 19, 2026
Data Archival
Distributed Denial of Secrets (DDoS) confirms receipt of the 93GB dataset for research purposes.
Federal Response
The FBI is notified of the breach; P3 Global Intel and Navigate360 remain silent on the matter.
Breach Announcement
Hacker 'Internet Yiff Machine' posts a statement claiming to have breached P3 Global Intel.
Initial Verification
Straight Arrow News corroborates the authenticity of the data by contacting tipsters.
A hacker has claimed responsibility for compromising over 8 million confidential law enforcement tips from P3 Global Intel, a subsidiary of Navigate360. The breach, involving 93 gigabytes of data, potentially exposes the identities of informants and sensitive investigative leads across the United States.
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