Elon Musk's 'department of government efficiency', known as Doge, reportedly gained unauthorized access to the Federal Personnel and Payroll System, which processes salaries for around 276,000 federal employees. This action occurred despite significant objections from senior officials at the Department of the Interior, who warned that granting such access could lead to serious privacy breaches and expose sensitive personal information to cybersecurity threats. The incident highlights the potential risks involved with granting elevated access to critical systems without proper training and oversight, raising alarm over the safeguarding of personal data in government systems.
Despite major warnings from senior staff about the inherent risks, members of Elon Musk's 'department of government efficiency' were given access to a critical payroll system.
Gaining access to the Federal Personnel and Payroll System suggests a troubling trend where elevated access is granted without the necessary approvals, underscoring potential cybersecurity risks.
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