Bluesky blocks access to leaked DHS employee records labeled malicious
Bluesky has blocked links to a leaked archive of Department of Homeland Security employee records published Wednesday.
Company cites safety concerns
The social media platform states it marked the pages as malicious to protect user safety. Bluesky chose to block the entire archive instead of removing individual posts to avoid limiting public discussion.
Data includes private details
The files contain names, email addresses, and phone numbers shared without authorization by the Department of Homeland Security. An investigation found the documents reveal internal group memberships and access to certain technologies for some staff members.
Third-party apps bypass blocks
Users attempting to open the archive on Bluesky see a page stating the link is blocked. At least one third-party application can still open links to the DHS archive normally.
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