DOGE to Fired CISA Staff: Email Us Your Personal Data

The report critiques recent U.S. government cybersecurity lapses, including a CISA/USCIS directive for former employees to email password-protected attachments containing sensitive PII (with passwords likely shared in the same email) and efforts to deploy Starlink connectivity outside vetted federal networks, increasing attack surface and risk. It situates these actions within broader political decisions—mass firings, expedited clearances, and diminished oversight—while noting potential consequences for national cybersecurity posture and operational resilience.