Whistleblower Alleges DOGE Compromised All Federal Social Security Numbers: ‘Enormous Vulnerabilities’

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The Department of Government Efficiency uploaded a copy of all federal Social Security numbers to a high-risk server in June, according to a complaint by Social Security Administration chief data officer Charles Borges that alleges the move created “enormous vulnerabilities.”

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The Government Accountability Project whistleblower protection group submitted a report on Borges’ behalf to the federal government’s Office of Special Counsel and congressional committees on Tuesday.

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