FBI agents have raided the leader of a notorious “furry hacker” group linked to the explosive Project 2025 data leak, sources confirm. The target, SiegedSec—a now-disbanded collective of self-described “gay furry hackers”—previously made headlines for breaching The Heritage Foundation’s systems and exposing sensitive details tied to the conservative think tank’s controversial Project 2025 blueprint. The raid marks a major escalation in the federal crackdown on cyber threats against political organizations. Federal Raid Targets Project 2025 Hackers Federal authorities have reportedly conducted a raid targeting members of SiegedSec, the hacking group responsible for breaching and leaking data from The Heritage Foundation connected to Project 2025. This decisive action comes after the group, which disbanded in July last year, had successfully targeted various organizations, including NATO, Israeli companies, and groups critical of transgender rights. I regret to inform you that vio's location was raided earlier today. She is no longer accessible, contactable, or reliable. I'm available to address any inquiries you may have. — . (@mewmrrpmeow) March 26, 2025 News of the raid first emerged when an associate of the group’s leader posted on social media stating, “I regret to inform you that vio’s location was raided earlier today. She is no longer accessible, contactable, or reliable.” The FBI has declined to comment on the reported operation against SiegedSec’s leader, maintaining their standard protocol regarding ongoing investigations. Growing Cybersecurity Threats Worldwide This enforcement action occurs against a backdrop of dramatically increasing cyber threats globally, with the United Kingdom’s National Cyber Security Center reporting a three-fold increase in “nationally significant” cyberattacks in November 2024. Russian cyberattacks on Ukraine increased by 70% in 2024, primarily targeting critical infrastructure, while Chinese hackers have doubled their attacks on Taiwan in the same period. ongoing situation regarding a potential raid on a SiegedSec member: https://t.co/L7SjHC2u9G — maia a. crimew (@awawawhoami) March 27, 2025 The escalation of state-sponsored cyber activities has become particularly concerning, with Chinese hackers breaching a U.S. Treasury Department vendor in December 2024 and accessing over 3,000 unclassified files. Chinese actors have also targeted U.S. presidential campaign cellphones and infiltrated telecommunications providers across multiple countries, prompting the United Kingdom’s National Cyber Security Center to warn of “real and enduring threats” to national security. Government Response and Security Measures Governments worldwide are responding to these growing threats with strengthened legislation and enforcement actions, exemplified by Australia’s introduction of its first national cyber legislation, the Cyber Security Bill 2024, in October. The United Nations approved its first treaty on cybercrime in August 2024, signaling an international consensus on the need for coordinated responses to digital threats. NEW: a source close to vio (ex-SiegedSec) tells me that she's been raided in the US this morning. that source, an ex-SiegedSec member and associate of vio's, made the below tweet, I can confirm. updates to follow. https://t.co/jCEFTSyF88 pic.twitter.com/E9Zf0UnLrU — ryan fae (@RhinozzCode) March 27, 2025 The SiegedSec raid demonstrates the serious consequences facing groups that compromise sensitive information, regardless of their political motivations or claimed identities. Security experts have emphasized that the increasing sophistication of state and non-state actors requires organizations to implement comprehensive security frameworks that can protect critical data against evolving digital threats. Sources: Significant Cyber Incidents | Strategic Technologies Program | CSIS Furry hackers who leaked Project 2025 firm’s data fear leader raided by feds