Social Security Administration is a organization tracked across 6 threat clusters and 10 intelligence report mentions on ThreatCluster. First observed January 20, 2026; most recent activity July 20, 2026.
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is the U.S. government agency responsible for administering the Social Security program and maintaining extensive personal data on beneficiaries. The articles describe alleged DOGE-related misconduct involving data sharing and underreporting, highlighting insider-threat and data-misuse risks that make SSA a high-value cybersecurity target.
In 2026, significant cybersecurity incidents have emerged, including a data breach at the US Social Security Administration (SSA) linked to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) led by Elon Musk. Reports…
In 2026, cyberattacks have escalated from data theft to targeting critical infrastructure, affecting government systems, educational platforms, and medical technology companies. The U.S. Department of Government…
Proofpoint has identified a sophisticated crypter service named Cruciferra, first sold in autumn 2025, that is utilized by various cybercriminal groups to cloak malware. The service employs advanced techniques such as…
A former employee of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) reportedly stole sensitive personal data from the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) and stored it on a thumb drive. The whistleblower…
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has admitted to underreporting improper activities involving DOGE employees who accessed and shared Social Security numbers to assist a political advocacy group. This admission…
Employees with the Department of Government Efficiency detailed to the Social Security Administration shared sensitive data through a nonsecure third-party server, violating agency security policies. The Justice…