Department of Government Efficiency

From Krebs on Security – Who is the DOGE and X Technician Branden Spikes?

At 49, Branden Spikes isn't just one of the oldest technologists who has been involved in Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). As the current director of information technology…

shaikh Saqib March 7, 2025

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From Krebs on Security – Trump 2.0 Brings Cuts to Cyber, Consumer Protections

One month into his second term, President Trump's actions to shrink the government through mass layoffs, firings and withholding funds allocated by Congress have thrown federal cybersecurity and consumer protection…

shaikh Saqib February 24, 2025

News

From Cyber Security News – Elon Musk’s DOGE Website Database Vulnerability Let Anyone Make Entries Directly

A website launched by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has been found to have a significant security vulnerability, allowing unauthorized users to directly modify its content. The vulnerability…

shaikh Saqib February 15, 2025

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From Schneier on Security – DOGE as a National Cyberattack

In the span of just weeks, the US government has experienced what may be the most consequential security breach in its history—not through a sophisticated cyberattack or an act of…

shaikh Saqib February 13, 2025

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From Krebs on Security – Teen on Musk’s DOGE Team Graduated from ‘The Com’

Wired reported this week that a 19-year-old working for Elon Musk's so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) was given access to sensitive US government systems even though his past association…

shaikh Saqib February 8, 2025