Whistleblower Alleges Catastrophic Risk: Millions of Social Security Numbers Exposed by DOGE

A new whistleblower complaint has revealed that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) placed the personal data of over 300 million Americans, including their Social Security numbers, onto a highly vulnerable cloud server in June. The explosive allegations come from Charles Borges, the chief data officer for the Social Security Administration (SSA).

Borges’ complaint accuses SSA Chief Information Officer Aram Moghaddassi of creating a ‘live copy of the country’s Social Security information in a cloud environment that circumvents oversight,’ in direct violation of federal statutes. This move, Borges warns, has created an enormous vulnerability, making the data a ‘gold mine for potential nefarious actors’ and susceptible to widespread identity theft.

The exposed ‘Numident’ database contains every Social Security Number ever issued, along with names, addresses, birthplaces, parents’ names, and other sensitive personal details. An internal agency security assessment cited in the complaint had already flagged the data transfer as ‘high-risk,’ warning of a ‘catastrophic impact’ should a breach occur.

Despite these warnings, Moghaddassi reportedly signed off on the move in a July 15 memo, stating, ‘I have determined the business need is higher than the security risk associated with this implementation and I accept all risks.’ The complaint further alleges that DOGE staffers were given ‘improper and excessive access’ to these databases, circumventing established security protocols.

SSA spokesperson Nick Perrine stated that the agency takes all whistleblower complaints seriously and maintains that the data is ‘walled off from the internet’ and accessible only to high-level career officials with proper oversight. He added, ‘We are not aware of any compromise to this environment.’ The White House has referred all inquiries to the SSA.

The revelation has sparked political outrage, with Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) directly blaming political figures for the potential security lapse. Borges, represented by attorney Andrea Meza, has offered to meet with members of Congress, stating he is coming forward ‘out of a sense of urgency and duty’ after internal concerns were ignored.

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