Hackers claim access to law enforcement portals, but do they really have access?

Hackers claim access to law enforcement portals, but DataBreaches[.]net reports the claims centre on the CJIS instant background check service and Google’s Law Enforcement Request System portal (LERS), with screenshots shared by the group known as Scattered LAPSUS$ Hunters 4.0.

DataBreaches[.]net says it sought comment from the FBI and received no reply, while Google provided a statement noting that a fraudulent account was created for law enforcement requests, it has been disabled, no requests were made with the fraudulent account, and no data was accessed. The post also notes that screenshots from LERS showed no data exposing account creation or use.

The piece references a related report by Bleeping Computer, and questions how many other accounts may have been created in the past without detection, though Google currently reports no fake accounts being detected. The article, dated 15 September 2025, highlights uncertainty around whether the claimed access translates into actual data exposure, and it documents official responses—or the lack thereof—from DOJ and other parties.