Cybersecurity Experts Warn That DOGE Could Facilitate Quantum Hacking Threats

In a significant development, cybersecurity experts are urgently working to safeguard essential documents produced by the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). This agency plays a crucial role in establishing standards across various sectors, including the emerging field of quantum-proof encryption, amid concerns that these documents could be jeopardized by the recent initiatives spearheaded by Elon Musk’s government efficiency efforts.

Musk is at the forefront of a task force known as the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Established via an executive order from former President Donald Trump, this initiative aims to drive modernization within Federal technology systems.