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Largest ICE License Plate Tracker, StopICE, Compromised
Hacker group takes over website, exposes user data and funding sources
Jan. 30, 2026 at 12:31pm
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The largest website tracking ICE license plates, known as StopICE, has been compromised by an unknown hacker group. The front page of the StopICE website has been defaced, and the group has released sensitive information about the site's owner and funding sources.
Why it matters
StopICE was a controversial website that allowed users to track the movements of ICE agents by crowdsourcing license plate data. Its compromise raises concerns about vigilante efforts to target law enforcement and the potential for misuse of personal information.
The details
According to reports, the StopICE website has been taken over by a hacker group that has replaced the homepage with an image mocking the site's purpose. The group has also released personal information about the site's owner, Sherman Austin of Long Beach, California, as well as details about its funding sources, including a GoFundMe page.
- The compromise of the StopICE website was first reported on January 29, 2026.
- The hacker group's takeover of the site and release of sensitive information occurred on January 30, 2026.
The players
StopICE
A website that allowed users to track the movements of ICE agents by crowdsourcing license plate data, considered controversial by many.
Sherman Austin
The owner of the StopICE website, based in Long Beach, California.
What they’re saying
“We feel like we say that a lot these days.”
— DataRepublican (small r) (Twitter)
“Kind of surprised I've only been able to find one person has mentioned it on BlueCry so far.”
— Amy 🇺🇸 ♀️ (Twitter)
What’s next
The hacker group's motives and the extent of the compromise are still unclear, and it remains to be seen how the authorities and the public will respond to this incident.
The takeaway
The compromise of the StopICE website highlights the risks and potential consequences of vigilante efforts to target law enforcement, as well as the importance of securing sensitive personal and financial information online.
