Federal agents have reportedly raided the home of a notorious hacker linked to the controversial Project 2025 document leak. The operation marks a significant escalation in the government’s response to cyber threats targeting politically sensitive information.
At a glance:
• A leader of SiegedSec, a group of self-described “gay furry hackers,” was reportedly raided by federal authorities
• The hacking group had previously leaked data from The Heritage Foundation, the think tank behind Project 2025
• SiegedSec officially disbanded in July last year following their hack of The Heritage Foundation
• The FBI has declined to comment on the rumored raid
• This incident occurs amid a global surge in politically motivated cyberattacks against government entities
Federal Raid Targets Hacker Behind Project 2025 Leak
Federal authorities have reportedly conducted a raid targeting a member of SiegedSec, the hacking group responsible for leaking sensitive information from The Heritage Foundation and the controversial Project 2025. This operation is the latest chapter in the ongoing battle between hackers and government agencies determined to protect confidential information.
News of the raid first emerged through social media channels frequented by individuals familiar with the hacking world. An associate of the targeted hacker posted a brief statement confirming the operation had taken place.
“I regret to inform you that vio’s location was raided earlier today. She is no longer accessible, contactable, or reliable,” wrote Twitter user @mewmrrpmeow, referring to a former leader of the now-disbanded SiegedSec group.
SiegedSec gained notoriety last year for targeting The Heritage Foundation, the conservative think tank behind Project 2025, a detailed policy blueprint for a second Trump administration.
Hackers With a Political Agenda
Before disbanding in July 2023, SiegedSec had established a reputation for targeting organizations they politically opposed. The group previously conducted operations against NATO, Israeli companies, and various organizations critical of transgender rights.
The Heritage Foundation became a target due to its association with Project 2025, which outlines conservative policy priorities for federal agencies. SiegedSec’s leak was intended to expose what they characterized as controversial aspects of the policy agenda.
When approached for comment about the reported raid, a spokesperson for the FBI declined to confirm or deny whether an operation had taken place.
Rising Global Cyber Threats
This incident occurs against a backdrop of escalating cyber threats targeting government entities worldwide. According to the Center for Strategic and International Studies, cyberattacks on government systems have shown alarming growth rates across multiple regions.
The United Kingdom’s National Cyber Security Center recently reported a three-fold increase in what it termed “nationally significant” cyberattacks in November last year. The agency described these as “real and enduring threats” to national security infrastructure.
Russian cyberattacks on Ukrainian infrastructure reportedly increased by 70% in 2024, while attacks on Taiwan by Chinese-affiliated groups doubled during the same period.
Chinese hackers have been particularly active, with documented breaches of U.S. Treasury Department vendors and targeting of presidential campaign cellphones last October. The increasing sophistication of these attacks has prompted stronger responses from law enforcement agencies worldwide.
