A recent Wired report revealed that a 19-year-old, Edward Coristine, working for Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), accessed sensitive US government systems despite a history of involvement with cybercrime communities. This troubling oversight allowed him and his team to handle vast amounts of personal data across multiple federal departments. The ability of Coristine, a former participant in a cybercrime chat network, to secure such access raises serious questions about the vetting processes implemented within governmental operations, particularly in the era where cyber threats are increasingly prevalent.
A 19-year-old associated with cybercrime was granted access to sensitive US government data, raising serious concerns about security protocols in Musk's DOGE team.
Despite his cybercriminal background, Edward Coristine gained access to sensitive government systems, illustrating shocking lapses in background checks.
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