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Alarms go off at SSA after this about DOGE is revealed: you should be worried

Millions of Americans are very nervous after a report from an SSA worker: you are going to be amazed

03/09/2025 10:01:00h

Miguel Cuartas Ortego

Alarms are going off at the Social Security in the United States after a serious problem with the DOGE system became known. The complaint has come from the SSA's data director, Charles Borges.

He has pointed out that this failure isn't new, but has existed for some time and now has become more evident. The situation has caused maximum alert, since the SSA's database could be in serious danger.

DOGE scares many: SSA is stunned

DOGE was created as a tool intended to improve data management for Social Security in the United States. Its creation aimed to streamline processes and ensure that all sensitive information remained protected.

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However, according to Borges, the system has had problems since its inception. The data director's complaint states that the cloud copy of DOGE hasn't been made with the necessary guarantees. That has left a door open to critical vulnerabilities.

Millions of Americans could see their banking data at risk

The risk isn't minor. If the SSA database suffers an uncontrolled upload or a leak, millions of United States citizens could have their personal and financial data compromised.

Borges has explained that the system is vulnerable because DOGE's architecture wasn't designed to support current levels of information. In his words, the situation is extremely dangerous and immediate action is needed.

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SSA's response hasn't taken long. The institution has confirmed that they're reviewing the conditions under which DOGE was created and that measures will be implemented to strengthen security.

The lack of constant updates has turned DOGE into a fragile system

At the same time, they've wanted to send a message of reassurance to clients and users. They assure that, for now, no massive information leak has been detected. However, the initial euphoria with which DOGE was received has given way to widespread concern.

This problem shows how poor planning in critical systems can lead to serious consequences. Borges's complaint has made it clear that the cloud copy and the lack of constant updates have turned DOGE into a fragile system. Although it was created to protect the SSA's database information, today it's seen as a latent risk.

If not solved quickly, DOGE could become a symbol of vulnerability instead of a trusted tool. That's why Charles Borges's complaint marks a turning point in the way SSA manages the security of their data.

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