Mix in an inspector general's report that described the agency’s computer security system as a Chinese hacker’s dream. (NYTimes)
"The problems were so severe for two systems that hosted the databases used by the Federal Investigative Service, which is responsible for the background investigations for officials and contractors who are issued security clearances, that the inspector general argued for temporarily shutting them down because the security flaws “could potentially have national security implications.”"
What do you get? Unlimited access to the Office of personnel records databases by unknown hackers, including highly sensitive clearance information.
“OPM is being very resistant to agree to attend,” Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-Utah) said. “I’m prepared to issue a subpoena if need be to get them there.”(NPR, and boy did I love waking up to that on my clock radio last Friday morning)
Extra credit to OPM people refusing to testify before congress re the breach
Stay classy, US government
PS - Check out Krebs on it
