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MEDIUM Published August 26, 2026

Alleged data breach of Iraq Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) Officials

The poster claims to have leaked a database of officials from Iraqs Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) dating from August 2023, containing 23,176 records with full names, family relatives, work locations, work status/type, and birth years. The data is shared as an xlsx file, requiring points to access.

The poster claims to have leaked a database of officials from Iraqs Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) dating from August 2023, containing 23,176 records with full names, family relatives, work locations, work status/type, and birth years. The data is shared as an xlsx file, requiring points to access.

MITRE ATT&CK

Tactics, Techniques & Procedures

TA0001 Initial Access tactic

Defensive mapping

Mapped controls

The audit will verify each of these controls is in place and effective.

Control Confidence Why it matters
Data loss prevention (DLP) suggested 75% Recommended control for Data Leak
Database access controls suggested 75% Recommended control for Data Leak
Encryption at rest suggested 75% Recommended control for Data Leak
Access logging and audit suggested 75% Recommended control for Data Leak