Elon Musk, the leader of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), is facing a whistleblower complaint alleging a cybersecurity breach at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). The complaint, made public by Whistleblower Aid, suggests that Musk’s team tampered with logging protocols and accessed sensitive case files at the NLRB. The whistleblower, Daniel Berulis, claims that data was removed from the NLRB’s network, and efforts to investigate the breach were disrupted by higher-ups. Musk’s team, U.S. DOGE Service, has not responded to requests for comment, and the NLRB disputes the claims of a breach.
This incident raises questions about Musk’s influence in Washington and the power of the DOGE. The NLRB, tasked with protecting workers’ rights, has been targeted by corporate interests, including Musk. The complaint suggests that Musk’s team may have overstepped boundaries and compromised sensitive information. The disabling of logging software, as described in the complaint, is concerning and reminiscent of cybercriminal behavior.
The response to the complaint from Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Tom Cotton and his Democratic counterpart Mark Warner is not yet clear. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) was reportedly not informed of the breach investigation, further raising questions about potential interference. Overall, this controversy sheds light on the interactions between powerful figures like Musk and government agencies, highlighting the need for transparency and accountability in cybersecurity matters.
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