Data Exfiltration

Russian IP Attempts NLRB Login After DOGE Data Breach, Whistleblower Claims

A whistleblower accused the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) of exfiltrating sensitive data from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), including disabling security monitoring systems. A subsequent login attempt from a user with a Russian IP address, using a newly created DOGE email account and correct NLRB credentials, was blocked but highlights potential security vulnerabilities. The whistleblower provided forensic evidence and alleges DOGE employed tactics resembling those of foreign hackers, raising serious national security concerns. These accusations are not isolated, with multiple reports suggesting widespread data exfiltration by DOGE across various agencies. The situation is further complicated by Elon Musk’s dual roles in government and at companies under NLRB investigation.

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DOGE Staffer Data Breach: 10GB of NLRB Data Stolen, Russia Linked

A whistleblower organization alleges that a significant cyber breach at the US National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) may have been caused by employees of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a controversial organization linked to Elon Musk. The scale of the alleged breach is staggering, with an estimated 10 gigabytes of data potentially exfiltrated. This data includes sensitive information affecting nearly all Americans, alongside confidential details on unions, ongoing legal cases, and corporate secrets, even implicating Musk’s own companies.

The sheer volume of data stolen is alarming. The claim that approximately 10 gigabytes of data were removed from the NLRB’s network is highly unusual, given the rarity of direct data exfiltration from their databases.… Continue reading