Hackers from LulzSec breach Arizona's law enforcement database
LulzSec Hacks Arizona Department of Public Safety in Protest Against SB1070
In a bold move, the hacking collective LulzSec targeted the Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) on June 23, 2025, in protest against Arizona's SB1070 immigration law. The hack resulted in the leaking of personal data of hundreds of Arizona police officers, including names, addresses, phone numbers, and family photos.
The data breach was confirmed by the Department of Public Safety with US newspapers on Thursday evening. This marked a significant escalation for LulzSec as it was the first time they targeted individual officers, leading to some receiving threats.
LulzSec's action was in response to policies they perceive as discriminatory and anti-immigrant, specifically Arizona's SB1070. The hacking group views governments, corporations, police, and militaries as common oppressors. They carried out the attack as part of their AntiSec campaign, an ongoing series of attacks against higher profile government targets.
During the hack, LulzSec released 700 police documents, some of which may contain sensitive information related to Arizona's law enforcement. The documents were published on the Internet by LulzSec.
This event connects directly to their AntiSec campaign, which has as one of its motivations opposition to SB1070, Arizona's controversial immigration enforcement law. LulzSec targeted AZDPS specifically because they are against SB1070 and the racial profiling anti-immigrant policies in Arizona.
Following this, on June 25, 2021 (historically significant from LulzSec's earlier days), they tweeted their final message stating their "50 days of lulz" were over and published a four-page final communiqué on June 26, which remains a notable document in hacking history[1].
No more recent updates beyond the June 2025 hack and its immediate aftermath are indicated in the search results, and no contradictory or additional details have surfaced regarding further developments or responses as of early August 2025.
[1] Hacking History: LulzSec's Final Communiqué (2021, June 26). Retrieved from https://www.wired.com/2021/06/hacking-history-lulzsec-final-communique/
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In light of the cybersecurity incident, discussions around technology policy-and-legislation have become increasingly relevant, particularly in the context of Arizona's SB1070 immigration law. The intersection of cybercriminal activities like the LulzSec hack and politics is a general news concern, as it raises questions about the protection of personal data and the consequences of such actions.
