Cybersecurity Today Government Officials' Data Leaks: Cyber Security Today for Friday, March 18, 2025
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Mar 28, 2025 Significant cybersecurity breaches are putting U.S. government officials' personal data at risk, raising alarming national security concerns. A defense contractor faced hefty fines for failing to meet cybersecurity standards. The discovery of a young tech aide's involvement with a cybercrime group highlights vulnerabilities in government oversight and the potential fallout from youthful lapses in judgment. The discussion emphasizes the pressing need for enhanced cybersecurity measures across government and defense sectors.
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Officials' Data Exposed
- Senior US security officials' personal information, including phone numbers and social media accounts, was found easily accessible online.
- This included officials like Mike Walsh, Pete Hegseth, and Tulsi Gabbard, raising national security concerns.
Contractor Fined
- Defense contractor Morse Corp. was fined $4.6 million for cybersecurity failures.
- They failed to meet FedRAMP requirements and misrepresented their NIST compliance score.
Teen Linked to Cybercrime
- A 19-year-old DOGE staffer, Edward Korstein, was linked to the cybercrime group eGodly.
- Korstein's company provided services to eGodly, raising concerns due to his government advisory roles.