Sensitive financial and health data belonging to millions of veterans is at risk of being stolen or otherwise compromised, a recently fired federal employee who led cybersecurity efforts for VA.gov told the AP.

A former Department of Veterans Affairs cybersecurity official warned that the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) access to the department’s information threatens sensitive data stored within the organization.

A cybersecurity expert who until recently led efforts to protect sensitive veterans data on VA.gov warns that sensitive information for millions could be at risk after DOGE suddenly fired him. (AP Vid