Celeb Hack Attack

US probes release of personal data on Mrs. Obama, Beyonce and other celebs.

Published

2 months ago

Categories

Technology, Entertainment

Topics

Cyber Security, Celebrity

People

Joe Biden, Hillary Clinton, Kim Kardashian, Britney Spears, Ashton Kutcher, Sharon Reich, Robert Mueller

Transcript

PLEASE NOTE THIS EDIT CONTAINS 4:3 MATERIAL Whether it's the first lady of the United States or the first lady of R&B - it seems no one's personal information is really safe. U.S. officials are investigating a website that posted financial and personal data about 18 prominent Americans. Some of the names on the list include U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, Hillary Clinton, FBI director Robert Mueller - and celebs Britney Spears, Kim Kardashian... and even The Donald. Phone numbers for some celebs were among the data posted on But anyone hoping to get Ashton Kutcher on the line was in for a let down. Dialing the number posted for the sitcom star actually rang through to a New York City accounting firm. Authorities say it is unclear how much of the data posted on the site is accurate or who is behind the postings.