Musk's DOGE Involvement Sparks Alarming Cybersecurity Concerns for Federal Data
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Contributed by: Drex DeFord
Summary
Concerns are escalating among cybersecurity experts and government officials over the security risks associated with Elon Musk's involvement in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Since January 2025, actions taken by Musk's team may jeopardize personal data of millions of federal employees, with potential violations of laws protecting sensitive information. Experts highlight the risk of new vulnerabilities, particularly regarding the Department of the Treasury's payment systems. A significant concern is the reported installation of an unauthorized private server at the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), which holds sensitive employee records. Critics, including Senator Elizabeth Warren, stress the importance of strengthening security measures amid the risk of unauthorized access to key federal payment systems, especially after conflicting reports about access privileges within DOGE.
