Cyber Security Headlines DOGE puts critical SS data at risk? CISA warns of new exploited flaw, K-Pop stock heist attacker extradited to South Korea
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Aug 27, 2025 A whistleblower reveals that DOGE may have jeopardized critical Social Security data. CISA issues a warning about a recently exploited flaw in Git. Meanwhile, the alleged mastermind behind a high-profile K-Pop stock heist has been extradited to South Korea. Additionally, a cyber attack disrupts websites and phone lines for Nevada's state systems, highlighting the ongoing challenges for cybersecurity leaders in managing vendor relationships.
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Massive SSA Data Exposure Risk
- The SSA's Numident database with names, SSNs, addresses, and birthdates was allegedly uploaded to a vulnerable cloud system.
- Charles Borges says this likely violated federal rules and created high identity theft risk even though no breach is confirmed.
Patch Or Mitigate Active Git RCE
- Apply Git patches (2.43–2.50) or follow mitigations like avoiding untrusted recursive submodules and disabling hooks by Sept 15th.
- Treat repositories and submodules from untrusted sources as executable attack vectors and patch promptly.
Extradited Suspect In K-Pop Heist
- Authorities extradited a 34-year-old suspect from Thailand accused of a K-pop celebrity stock heist tied to telecom data theft and financial account access.
- The attacker allegedly stole roughly $36 billion KRW (about $27 million USD) and admitted to some charges while denying others.