Hackers responsible for stealing 8.3 million crime tip records are now attempting to sell the dataset for $10,000 in cryptocurrency, escalating concerns around one of the largest breaches involving sensitive law enforcement information. The compromised data includes confidential crime tips submitted to hundreds of Crime Stoppers programs run by law enforcement agencies across the United States. It also extends to submissions made to certain branches of the U.S. military and even educational institutions. The sale offer, posted on a cybercrime forum, highlights the serious implications of the breach involving cloud-based intelligence firm P3 Global Intel. The leaked database reportedly contains extensive personal information about individuals identified in tips, including names, email addresses, dates of birth, phone numbers, home addresses, license plate details, Social Security numbers, and criminal histories. In some cases, it also reveals identities and details of informants, potentially putting them at risk of retaliation. Cybersecurity experts had earlier warned that the breach could also pose national security risks, given that some of the exposed tips were submitted to federal agencies and the military. The dataset was originally stolen late last year by a hacker group known as INTERNET YIFF MACHINE and later shared with Straight Arrow News and the nonprofit transparency group Distributed Denial of Secrets (DDoSecrets). The collection, referred to as BlueLeaks 2.0, spans records from February 1987 through November 2025. In a statement, a member of the hacking group confirmed their involvement in listing the data for sale, expressing reluctance over the decision. “It’s truly not something I want to do and it goes against my principles,” the hacker said. “However, it was out of necessity. Principles are for the well-fed, and I’m unfortunately not in a great place.” The hacker also indicated that there is already interest from potential buyers, some of whom may have malicious intent. “I assume this will likely attract customers related to fraud, extortion, or at worst, finding and targeting informants,” they said. “Again, this isn’t something I feel good about doing, but it’s necessary.” They added that the intention is to sell the dataset to a single buyer. Mailyn Fidler, assistant professor at the University of New Hampshire Franklin School of Law specializing in cybersecurity and cybercrime, warned that exposure of such data could lead to “severe harm and even death to police informants.” P3 Global Intel’s parent company, Navigate360, has not responded to inquiries regarding the attempted sale. Earlier, CEO JP Guilbault stated that a third-party forensic investigation was underway to determine the extent of any breach. “To this point, we have not confirmed that any sensitive information has been accessed or misused,” Guilbault said at the time. The company has not issued further updates, and its services continue to operate. However, some users have taken precautionary measures. For instance, the Portland Police Bureau in Oregon recently advised the public to temporarily refrain from submitting tips through its Crime Stoppers program due to the ongoing concerns.

  Cybercriminals behind a massive data breach involving 8.3 million crime tip records are now attempting to sell the stolen information for $10,000 in cryptocurrency. The compromised data includes confidential tips submitted to numerous Crime Stoppers programs run by law enforcement agencies across the United States. It also extends to inputs shared with certain U.S. military units and even educational institutions. The sale listing, discovered on an underground cybercrime forum, highlights the severity of the breach linked to cloud-based intelligence firm P3 Global Intel. The exposed dataset reportedly contains highly sensitive personal information about individuals identified in tips, including names, email addresses, dates of birth, phone numbers, home addresses, license plate details, Social Security numbers, and even criminal records. In some cases, the leak also reveals identities and details of informants, potentially putting them at risk of retaliation. Security analysts have previously warned that the breach could have broader implications, including threats to national security, as it involves information shared with military and federal entities. The dataset—referred to as “BlueLeaks 2.0” by nonprofit transparency group DDoSecrets—spans decades of records, from February 1987 through November 2025. It was allegedly stolen late last year by a hacking group calling itself INTERNET YIFF MACHINE and later shared with media outlet Straight Arrow News and DDoSecrets. In a statement, a member of the hacker group confirmed responsibility for putting the data up for sale. “It’s truly not something I want to do and it goes against my principles,” the hacker said. “However, it was out of necessity. Principles are for the well-fed, and I’m unfortunately not in a great place.” When asked about potential buyers, the hacker indicated that interest had already been shown. “I assume this will likely attract customers related to fraud, extortion, or at worst, finding and targeting informants,” they said. “Again, this isn’t something I feel good about doing, but it’s necessary.” The individual also noted that they intend to sell the dataset to only one buyer. Experts warn the consequences could be severe. Mailyn Fidler, assistant professor at the University of New Hampshire Franklin School of Law, previously stated that if such data becomes widely accessible, it could result in “severe harm and even death to police informants.” P3 Global Intel’s parent company, Navigate360, has not commented on the reported sale. Earlier, CEO JP Guilbault stated that a third-party forensic investigation had been launched to determine the scope of the incident. “To this point, we have not confirmed that any sensitive information has been accessed or misused,” Guilbault said at the time. Since then, no further updates have been released, and the company’s services continue to operate. However, some agencies have taken precautionary steps. The Portland Police Bureau in Oregon recently urged residents to temporarily refrain from submitting tips to its Crime Stoppers program while the situation is being assessed.