Major Data Breach at Activist Platform *StopICE* Exposes 100,000 Users to FBI and ICE Surveillance
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On January 31, 2026, the activist platform StopICE, which opposes the practices of ICE (US Immigration and Customs Enforcement), suffered a major security breach. Hackers exfiltrated the personal data of over 100,000 users, including names, usernames, passwords, phone numbers, and GPS coordinates. This information was directly transmitted to the FBI, ICE, and HSI (Homeland Security Investigations). No technical details about the intrusion method or exploited vulnerabilities have been disclosed. The impact involves exposing users to risks of surveillance and targeted repression.