NLRB Whistleblower Alleges DOGE Team Caused Data Breach, Threatening Note Received

Whistleblower Complaint Details

• 💡 A whistleblower complaint filed by an IT staffer at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) claims the DOGE team gained access to sensitive data, potentially leading to a significant cybersecurity breach.
• 🎯 The whistleblower, Daniel Berulis, noticed abnormal spikes in internal data transfers during a metrics review, indicating something was amiss.
• 🔑 Investigation revealed approximately 10 gigabytes of data were transferred from an internal system used exclusively for case files containing private information on union organizers and proprietary business technology.

Concerns Over Data Transfer and Access

• ⚠️ The data transfer represented a 300% increase compared to normal baselines, raising immediate red flags.
• 🚨 Within 15 minutes of DOGE engineers creating accounts, there were attempts from Russia to log in using their credentials, suggesting a potential link to foreign state actors.
• 📈 Evidence suggests that Starlink might have been used as a backdoor for data exfiltration, potentially providing direct access to Russia.
• ❓ The motives behind the data access remain unclear, with possibilities ranging from intentional data theft to simple sloppiness.

Obstacles and Threats Faced

• 🚫 Berulis reported encountering roadblocks in accessing complete data logs, with some logs reportedly being deleted entirely.
• 🔒 While direct confirmation is lacking, the volume of data transferred makes it possible that cases related to Elon Musk were included.
• ⚠️ The whistleblower expressed concerns for his personal safety, citing a recent incident where a threatening note with personal information and photographs was taped to his front door prior to the public disclosure.

Call for Accountability

• ❓ Berulis stated his primary goal is for someone to investigate the claims and provide a clear explanation for the events, asserting he has not yet found a satisfactory answer.
• ✅ He believes coming forward was the right thing to do, despite significant personal risks.