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EXCLUSIVE: Dark Web Tesla Doxxers Used Widely-Popular Parking App Data To Find Targets, Analysis Shows

Records obtained by Data Privacy Group show that the Dark Web website targeting Tesla owners and Elon Musk’s allies were compiled from hacking data originally stolen from ParkMobile App violations in 2021.

The site, known as Dogequest, first appeared in March and publishes names, home addresses, contact details and other personal information related to Tesla Drivers and Doge staff. Sold as a hub for anti-crazed “creative representation of protest,” the platform is linked to real-world vandalism and continues to live on the dark web. A federal investigation into Dogequest is already underway, New York Post is first ongoing It has been reported. (Related: The anti-mask group behind “action day” for Tesla offers tips for “Prison Support,” “Find Home Address” for “Target”)

“If Tesla is hunting to unleash artistic talent with a spray can, you just go outside. No maps needed! site I’ll read it. “DogeQuest does not support or condemn any action.”

Screenshots of the Dogequest Surface website captured on April 3, 2025 (captured by Thomas English/Daily Caller News Foundation)

Obscureiq, a data privacy group, compiled a breakdown of data obtained by the Daily Caller News Foundation and determined 98.2% of records used to set up matched individuals for sites affected by ParkMobile violations in 2021.

DogeQuest originally appeared as a Surface Web Doxxing hub, encouraging Teslas vandalism, displaying names, addresses, contact details and in some cases employment information of around 1,700 people. According to an analysis by ObscureIQ, the site used data purchased from brokers and data purchased from brokers to flag anyone with Tesla in its vehicle registration profile.

The platform, currently operating as “Dogequest Unleashed,” has “unleased” through the Dark Dark web address, and also publishes personal details of high-value targets, including senior Silicon Valley military officials, federal employees and private sector executives. A spreadsheet reviewed by the Daily Caller News Foundation identifies areas of labor targeting several individuals, including cybersecurity, defense contracts, public health, and foreign policy. Doge staff and their families are prominent throughout the data.

Screenshots of DogeQuest Surface website captured on April 3, 2025 (captured by Thomas English/Daily Caller News Foundation)

Screenshots of DogeQuest Surface website captured on April 3, 2025 (captured by Thomas English/Daily Caller News Foundation)

There are no other reports yet that directly link DoGequest to the ParkMobile violation that affected more than 21 million users in 2021. admit That “basic user information” was accessed. According to an Obscureiq survey, published data included email addresses, license plate numbers and phone numbers. This is sufficient to triangulate the ID when paired with a commercial data broker.

company I agree $32 million settlement to settle class action lawsuits Litigation Due to data breaches. The lawsuit alleges that ParkMobile was unable to secure Amazon Web Services Cloud Storage and allowed access to the data. Although payment data has been reportedly not breached, the plaintiffs argued that the exposed information still poses a serious privacy risk. This is a billing now enhanced by its use in the Dogequest Doxxing campaign.

Despite the attention of the federal government, the site has proven difficult to maintain offline. Because Dark Web Mirror incorporates an anonymized hosting method, which frustrates law enforcement efforts.

The Justice Department last week filed three suspects and has not publicly confirmed the link between the suspect and DogeQuest related to the physical attacks of Tesla vehicles, charging stations and dealers. Meanwhile, the FBI has admitted that it is “actively functioning” in both the Doxxing campaign and the parallel increase in swatting incidents affecting Doge’s affiliates. (Related: “The Complete Power of Law”: Pam Bondy announces “Severe Accusations” against Left-wing Tesla Vandal)

ParkMobile did not respond to DCNF’s request for comment.