The termination of cybersecurity lead Jonathan Kamens from the US Digital Service has introduced significant risk to the security of VA.gov, the essential digital platform used by US veterans. The site, relied upon by over 20 million users for sensitive personal and medical data, may suffer in its cybersecurity practices, potentially leading to future incidents where veterans’ private information could be exposed. With Kamens' role being crucial in the maintenance and protection of VA.gov, his abrupt dismissal raises concerns of neglect and the potential for privacy violations impacting millions of veterans.
Source: https://www.wired.com/story/doge-usds-purge-veterans-affairs-site-cybersecurity/
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"linkid": "department-of-veterans-affairs",
"type": "Cyber Attack",
"date": "2/2025",
"severity": "85",
"impact": "3",
"explanation": "Attack with significant impact with internal employee data leaks"