White House Warns of Starlink Security Risk
Without informing White House communications staff, Elon Musk’s DOGE team installed Starlink internet service at the White House complex, bypassing established security protocols. This installation allowed for unmonitored data transmission, potentially exposing sensitive information and creating vulnerabilities to hacking. The lack of username/password authentication on the “Starlink Guest” WiFi network further compounded security risks, raising concerns among White House staff and prompting investigations by the House Oversight Committee. The Secret Service, while acknowledging the installation, maintains it did not constitute a security breach.
John Q. Hosedrinker