A controversial website dedicated to publishing the personal details of US immigration officers has been forced offline following what its founder describes as a sophisticated cyberattack, potentially originating from Russia.
Website Overwhelmed in Suspected DDoS Attack
The site, known as ICE List, was targeted by a significant Direct Denial of Service (DDoS) attack which flooded it with traffic, rendering it inaccessible. Founder Dominick Skinner labelled the incident a "sophisticated" assault and suggested the digital onslaught may have been launched from within Russia. The attack occurred shortly after reports emerged that Skinner planned to publish a sensitive dataset.
Whistleblower Data of 4,500 Personnel at Risk
The dataset in question is reported to contain the personal information of approximately 4,500 employees from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol. According to Skinner, the data was provided by a whistleblower within the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The trove of information includes names, email addresses, phone numbers, and job titles. Skinner had intended to make the majority of this data publicly available on the ICE List website.
Official Condemnation and Legal Threats
The Department of Homeland Security has issued a stern condemnation of the website's activities. A DHS statement denounced the platform as an act of "disgusting doxxing" that places the lives of law enforcement officers and their families in immediate danger. The department has pledged to pursue legal action and prosecute all individuals responsible for the creation and operation of the site. The incident highlights the escalating digital threats faced by government personnel and the contentious debate surrounding immigration enforcement tactics.
The cyberattack on Thursday, 15 January 2026, has temporarily halted the publication of the data, but the long-term implications for the affected agents and the ongoing investigation into the attack's origins remain unclear.
