The latest hack-this time of a low level White House staffer-contains detailed schedules for top U.S. officials and private email messages, in addition to the picture of the first lady’s passport.
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Intelligence officials have connected D.C. Leaks to the Russian cyber attacks against Democratic computer systems, including the Democratic National Committee.
The Secret Service said Thursday that it is “aware” of the “alleged email hacking of a White House employee” that may have compromised the private passport information of First Lady Michelle Obama along with the communications of several White House staffers.
“We take any reports about a cyber breach seriously, particularly if it contains some sensitive information”.
The emails were sent from the Gmail account of Ian Mellul, an advance associate at the White House, and include sensitive information about the first lady and vice president – such as detailed schedules intended for their Secret Service protection.
Last week the group published personal emails from former Secretary of State Colin Powell showing his distaste for Clinton and her Republican rival, Donald Trump.
A representative for the hackers’ website, DC Leaks, said in an email to FoxNews.com that the hack exposed critical gaps in the Obama administration’s efforts to keep its private correspondences protected.
LinkedIn and Twitter accounts for Mellul were deleted on Thursday morning.
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USA officials have suggested that Russian Federation has embarked on a wide-ranging cyber campaign targeting American political figures in order to undermine the legitimacy of the American electoral system.
