Source: The Washington Post
Summary
A whistleblower has come forward alleging that a former employee of the Social Security Administration (SSA) stole a large quantity of personal data belonging to Americans during their tenure. This individual has since moved to a new job, where it is claimed they plan to utilize the stolen information. The SSA has confirmed that an investigation is underway.
Our Reading
The announcement sounds ambitious.
A former DOGE member is accused of stealing a large number of Americans’ personal data while working at the SSA. The alleged plan was to use this data at their new job. The SSA is investigating the claims. This is not the first time we’ve seen data breaches happen due to insider threats. It’s just another day in the world of “secure” data storage.
Author: Evan Null
