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What immediate security risks arise from the firing of the VA.gov cybersecurity lead and the resulting lack of oversight?

Millions of veterans' sensitive financial and health data on the VA.gov website are at risk due to the recent firing of Jonathan Kamens, the site's cybersecurity lead, who expressed concerns about the lack of replacement and potential vulnerabilities. His firing was part of broader government cuts under Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).