A hacker group called 'Internet Yiff Machine' breached P3 Global Intel's tip management system, exposing 93GB of sensitive crime tip data. The leak includes personal information of accused individuals and investigator responses, despite P3's promises of anonymity. The data is being restricted to journalists and researchers due to its highly sensitive nature.
Background
P3 Global Intel provides tip management software for Crime Stoppers programs and law enforcement agencies worldwide, promising to protect tipsters' anonymity. Such systems handle highly sensitive information that could endanger lives if exposed.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- Mar 27, 2026 at 05:04 AM
- Score
- 8.0 / 10