DOGE Website Hacked, Messages Reveal Major Cybersecurity Risks

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Hackers infiltrated the Department of Government Efficiency’s website, defacing at least two pages after its launch this week. Critics hacked and defaced two pages of the newly launched DOGE website, leaving messages mocking its security. The messages were visible until Friday morning but are now inaccessible through traditional navigation. According to 404 Media, the hacked pages were pulling data from an unsecured database accessible by outsiders. Experts also noted that the DOGE page does not appear to be hosted on government servers. The website is still under development and features placeholders.

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00:00It's Benzinga bringing Wall Street to Main Street.

00:02Hackers infiltrated the Department of Government Efficiency's website,

00:06defacing at least two pages after its rush launch this week.

00:10Critics hacked and defaced two pages of the newly launched Doge website,

00:14leaving messages mocking its security.

00:16The messages were visible until Friday morning,

00:19but are no longer accessible through traditional navigation.

00:22According to 404 Media, the hacked pages were pulled

00:26data from an unsecured database accessed by outsiders.

00:29Experts also noted that the Doge page does not appear to be hosted on government servers.

00:35The website is still under development and feature placeholders.

00:39For all things money, visit Benzinga.com slash GSTV.

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