Risky Business
Risky Business #778 -- Musk's child soldiers seize control of FedGov IT systems
Feb 5, 2025
Josh Kamdjou, co-founder and CEO of Sublime Security, dives into the significant challenges facing email security. He discusses how attackers exploit trusted platforms like DocuSign for phishing campaigns. The conversation also touches on recent cybersecurity breaches, the complexities of managing government IT systems, and the necessity for advanced detection methods in email security. Kamdjou highlights the continuous evolution of scammers’ tactics and the importance of robust defenses to safeguard sensitive information.
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Quick takeaways
- Elon Musk's aggressive oversight of U.S. government tech raises concerns about data management and transparency amidst previous breaches.
- DeepSeek's exposed database vulnerabilities underscore the systemic flaws in security measures frequently encountered by rapidly growing startups.
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Elon Musk's Data Governance Impact
Elon Musk has assembled a team tasked with overseeing various arms of the U.S. government, raising concerns about data governance. Reports indicate that this team is taking an aggressive approach, including overnight work sessions within government offices. This shift has led to worries about the management and oversight of sensitive data, especially considering past breaches like the one at the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). The implications of this data control dynamics are significant, as Musk's approach may lack proper transparency and oversight.
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