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Hacker Advertises “Top Secret US Space Force (USSF) Military Technology Archive”
A hacker known as “TAINTU” is advertising a “Top Secret U.S. Space Force Military Technology Archive” for sale,…
A hacker known as “TAINTU” is advertising a “Top Secret U.S. Space Force Military Technology Archive” for sale, allegedly containing classified data on advanced space-based defence systems and AI-driven weapons.
A hacker using the alias “TAINTU” is offering what they claim to be 1.45 TB of “top secret USSF military technology archives” for sale, priced at $15,000 in Bitcoin (BTC) or Monero (XMR) cryptocurrency.
The acronym USSF stands for the United States Space Force, the space operations branch of the U.S. Armed Forces. The USSF is responsible for organizing, training, and equipping military personnel for space-related operations.
The ad, viewed by Hackread.com, was initially posted on the data breach and cybercrime platform Breach Forums on Saturday, October 19, 2024. However, it was removed by the hacker on the same day. When Hackread.com inquired about the removal, the hacker explained that the data remains available for sale through underground channels, citing the lack of “seriousness” from users on Breach Forums.
Partial screenshot from the now deleted post (Screenshot: Hackread.com)
What’s in the Archive?
The hacker’s use of the term “archive” implies a comprehensive collection of information rather than just a single piece of file/data. The sample data published by the hacker appears to be contains classified leaks from the United States Space Force (USSF), detailing advanced military technologies, space-based weapon systems, future developments, and simulated battle scenarios.
The trove of data also allegedly also includes in-depth technical analyses, project files, and system diagrams from ongoing USSF development programs, with a focus on next-generation orbital defence.
This collection, described as “dozens of files,” holds critical military data, technical diagrams, and performance simulations. It reportedly provides unprecedented insight into next-generation weaponry and space-based defence systems, including the following:
Directed Energy Weapons (DEW): Advanced systems optimized for targeting satellites and enemy space infrastructure using high-energy lasers.
Quantum Cyber Warfare: Cutting-edge encryption-breaking technology for intercepting and neutralizing enemy satellite communications.
Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) Systems: Area-wide electronic grid disruptors, capable of disabling enemy communication, radar, and missile systems over a vast range.
AI-Controlled Weapons: Autonomous targeting systems using advanced machine learning algorithms for real-time satellite interception and space warfare scenarios.
The archive allegedly contains leaked content such as project files with technical breakdowns and financial allocations for the development of Directed Energy Weapons (DEW), AI-based orbital weapons, and quantum cybersecurity systems. It also includes research on future technologies like antimatter energy and quantum teleportation, schematics and diagrams outline high-orbit defence systems and missile interception strategies, while CSV data files provide comprehensive simulation data on energy consumption and AI response times.
In addition, the files appears to be contain over 20 technical PDF reports covering satellite communication encryption, EMP defence, and AI targeting systems, as well as classified intelligence on adversarial capabilities from nations like China and Russia, and countermeasures for hypersonic missile threats.
The sample files published by the hacker are claimed to be “technical samples extracted directly from the archive.” These include PDF files detailing “Phase 3 testing of the Helios *** laser platform,” CSV files containing detailed test results related to high-tech weapons or defence systems—apparently involving directed energy weapons (DEWs) or similar technologies—and a project file snippet outlining the budget and technical progress report for the DEW-***1.
The data also includes several diagrams, including one titled “Orbital Defense and Interception Scenarios,” which details a “beam divergence analysis for orbital defence” among other related information. However, due to security concerns and the potential implications of this being a national security breach for the United States, Hackread.com is refraining from publishing any images or details that could compromise the security of the institution.
“Exclusive Access and Direct Breach”
When asked whether the alleged data breach involving a third-party contractor, as seen in the April 2024 case of US defence contractor Acuity Inc., where an Intel Broker hacker leaked ICE and USCIS data, the hacker claimed it was a “direct data breach,” with no third-party firm involved.
“This archive offers exclusive access to classified military technologies currently in development by the USSF. The data covers cutting-edge research, including highly advanced AI-controlled defence systems and quantum-based communication, which are reshaping the future of warfare,” the hacker told Hackread.com.
“These documents are invaluable to anyone interested in military technology or defence strategies, providing insights into the most advanced space-based weapon systems on the planet.”
The authenticity of the breach has yet to be confirmed. Hackread.com has reached out to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) for comment. However, the hacker remains confident in the legitimacy of the archive.
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