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Veterans' Data at Risk Amid Cybersecurity Cuts

CosmicTaco · 2025-02-26T11:58:04.412422+05:30

- Jonathan Kamens, former cybersecurity lead for VA.gov, warns of vulnerabilities after his firing. - Kamens was part of a massive government-wide downsizing led by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency. - Kamens believes his role won't be filled, leaving millions of veterans' sensitive data at risk. - Over 20 civil service employees resigned, refusing to dismantle critical public services. - Kamens raises concerns about unvetted access to veterans' data and potential misuse by DOGE. Source: [Time](https://time.com/7261801/va-veterans-affairs-cybersecurity-risk-health-financial-data-jonathan-kamens/), [Oregon Local News](https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2025/02/veterans-health-financial-data-at-risk-due-to-firing-former-va-cybersecurity-chief-warns.html)

Jonathan Kamens, former cybersecurity lead for VA.gov, warns of vulnerabilities after his firing.
Kamens was part of a massive government-wide downsizing led by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency.
Kamens believes his role won't be filled, leaving millions of veterans' sensitive data at risk.
Over 20 civil service employees resigned, refusing to dismantle critical public services.
Kamens raises concerns about unvetted access to veterans' data and potential misuse by DOGE.

Source: Time, Oregon Local News