Defacement and Security Flaws of Doge.gov

This chapter examines the hacking incident involving the doge.gov website, which was defaced due to vulnerabilities in its database and insecure hosting on Cloudflare. It highlights the implications of this event for cybersecurity, particularly regarding the management of sensitive government information and the negligence that allowed the defacement to persist for an extended period. The conversation also touches on broader issues of mismanagement surrounding various government websites and the public’s concerns regarding federal spending.