Massive Security Breach Exposes 300 Million Americans' Personal Data

Aug 27, 2025
Ars Technica
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Summary

Shocking revelation: Over 300 million Americans' personal data, including Social Security numbers, exposed in a massive security breach by DOGE officials, risking identity theft and potential need for new Social Security numbers nationwide, as a whistleblower urges Congressional investigation.

Key Points

  • DOGE officials allegedly created an insecure cloud copy of the entire Social Security database containing over 300 million Americans' personal data
  • The alleged data breach risks widespread identity theft and potential need to re-issue Social Security numbers to all Americans
  • A whistleblower claims the breach violates federal laws and lacks oversight, urging Congress to investigate and safeguard the data

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