Tag: social-security

Whistleblower Alleges Former DOGE Member Took Social Security Data to New Position

A whistleblower has alleged that a former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) member improperly took Social Security Administration data when leaving for a new position. The incident highlights insider threat risks in government data handling.

Mar 12, 2026Hacker News (filtered)

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DOGE Employee Allegedly Exfiltrated Social Security Data via USB Drive

A DOGE employee allegedly stole Social Security data and copied it to a thumb drive, according to reports. The incident underscores persistent insider threat vulnerabilities in government data handling.

Mar 11, 2026Hacker News (filtered)

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