Sensitive HHS COVID-19 Emails Leaked by BreachForums Operative

Organization: United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Division: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR)
Function: The ASPR is responsible for preparing the nation for public health emergencies and managing the federal response to emergencies.

Date of Incident: July 27, 2023
Discovered By: IntelBroker (BreachForums Operative)
Nature of Breach: Unauthorized access and subsequent leak of sensitive emails.
Content Leaked: Internal communications, specifically Requests for Information (RFI) related to COVID-19 responses, including:
- Subjects Discussed:
  - Wuhan Mission at Travis Air Force Base (AFB), Feb/Mar 2020
  - HHS Reports on Drug Usage for COVID-19 (2020-2021)
- Details Shared:
  - RFI status, deadlines, event names, and specific requests for data, particularly regarding repatriated individuals from Wuhan, China, and cruise ships affected early in the pandemic.

Alias: IntelBroker
Forum: BreachForums
Reputation: Established member with 1,586 posts and a reputation score of 4,290.
Motivation: While the post suggests the data is minimal and not highly sensitive, the motivation could range from demonstrating access capabilities to selling the data to interested parties.

Potential Impact:
- Operational Risks: The leak could expose HHS internal processes and hamper future emergency response efforts.
- Privacy Concerns: Sensitive personal information of repatriated individuals might be at risk, though not confirmed.
- Reputational Damage: The breach may erode public trust in HHS's ability to safeguard sensitive information.
Affected Stakeholders: HHS personnel, repatriated individuals, and military personnel involved in COVID-19 missions.