Musk and aides were caught replacing the hard drives at OPM.

[Autumn]

Doesn't our government have IT people to do that? I'm curious to know if the new drives have a back door in them. Is that possible?

Elon Musk staff has been caught installing hard drives inside the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), the Treasury Department, and the General Services Administration (GSA).

— Alt National Park Service (@altnps.bsky.social) 2025-02-01T01:14:39.172Z

His staff encountered resistance when demanding that Treasury officials grant access to systems managing the flow of more than trillion annually to programs like Social Security and Medicare.

— Alt National Park Service (@altnps.bsky.social) 2025-02-01T01:14:39.173Z

[dalton99a]

1. Kick

[Autumn]

9. Thank you for posting that. I couldn't see her threads on my post so I tried to

edit my OP and lost it.

[dweller]

11. Alt National Park Service 👍

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[dchill]

18. That is a jazzy meme! Whoever wrote it is the Charlie Parker of memes.

[CrispyQ]

29. It's a great meme, but it started as a protest sign at the 2017 women's march, printed w/ black marker on cardboard. -nt

[dchill]

31. Nevertheless.

[newdeal2]

2. What's to stop him from doing the same at the CIA, FBI, NSA, or Pentagon?

I didn't know you could just waltz into buildings and steal or alter sensitive things, and walk out.

[dalton99a]

6. All they had to say: "Elon sent me. He's the new owner of the United States."

[IronLionZion]

21. Tulsi Gabbard, Pete Hegseth, and Kash Patel will hand it all over to them

Putin finally defeated the US from within

[erronis]

40. As Kruschev foretold. They (russkis) couldn't do it directly so they converted a bunch of US people

into their useful idiots.

[whathehell]

53. Putin has not "defeated the US" from within

or without, at least not yet, so could we stop mourning in advance for awhile?

[GreenWave]

3. Agencies should stand their ground. Musk cannot just do whatever the fuck his apartheid heart tells him.

[KPN]

35. Musk has no aithorization excepty Trump's unlike any other Department head or Secretary.

[ShepKat]

4. yes it is possible

Their low has no bottom

[Alice B.]

5. I called and emailed my congressmen this AM. What else can we do to sound the alarm?

[sop]

28. I've done the same; called and emailed my congressional representative and both US Senators, all Republicans.

I've received no response, other than the usual boilerplate constituent nonsense. Apparently, the Republican party isn't very concerned by the takeover of our federal government by an unelected foreign-born nazi billionaire. Maybe they'll do something after they're bombarded with millions of calls, letters and emails.

[Alice B.]

51. I've always kind of rolled my eyes at petitions and this kind of thing but now I think, when taken in aggregate, it has

... to mean a little something,

I'm beginning to feel like this is going to become a weekly routine.

So be it.

[SheltieLover]

7. Kick

[bronxiteforever]

8. That is government property and not Musk's

to own and use. This a country is a joke and the joke is on the American people.

[DBoon]

13. l'etat c'est moi

Says King Elon XIV

[alarimer]

10. We need some "good" hackers on our side

Maybe plant some damning evidence on Musk somewhere someone will see it.

Or maybe lead HIS SSN on the dark web. Use it to buy drugs or whatever.

Illegal, sure, but fuck him.

[Mike 03]

27. I know... I was reminiscing wistfully about the Anonymous collective

a few days ago.

[Igel]

12. Is there a difference between "installing" and "replacing"? n/t

[Autumn]

14. I have no idea. I'm not in IT but I'm thinking you have an opinion

on the difference between the two words.

[sakabatou]

19. Installing, I would guess, putting in something new that wasn't there before

Such as putting in a second hard drive into a tower that wasn't there before.

Replacing is installing a newer, or same, hardware or software, usually for an update/upgrade.

I am not a tech expert.

[bluesbassman]

26. Both are correct. The real question is why are Musk's people doing this?

His “job” as I understand it is to identify areas of waste in the government and advise about any issues. Number one his “department” does not have Congressional approval or oversight, and is not empowered to actually make any changes. Number two, how is the replacement or installation of any hardware or software by his “aides” within the limited scope of his department?

[KPN]

37. THIS x 1000

[Norrrm]

15. 1+

[tanyev]

16. Too bad our DOJ and FBI is already compromised,

because that sounds like it should be highly illegal.

[Beck23]

17. They don't have security clearances

And they are accessing government information.

They also are into treasury systems. If you receive anything from the government, it contains your home address and SS number.

[HipChick]

22. and maybe Trump will be the last 'elected' President

because they will have all they need to hack voting systems beyond the 4 yrs....

[Bayard]

20. K&R

When they start screwing around with Congress members' paychecks, we might see some action.

[IronLionZion]

23. Maybe they'll increase paychecks for certain crooked ones to keep them in line

[dchill]

24. K&R.

[patphil]

25. They're stealing government data. The new drives will probabldy be encrypted to prevent knowing what's on them.

This is a hostile take over of each agency the Republican terrorists can get their hands on.
Four years from now will be too late. Even a year from now the damage could be beyond fixing.
This was well planned.
Unless the Republicans in Congress take steps to stop it (fat chance), it will take a civil war to stop.
The question is what will the military do if ordered to kill US citizens. Will factions within the military fight among themselves.
We are rapidly approaching the point of no return.
Say goodbye to all that our ancestors struggled to create, and fought to defend.

[Autumn]

30. Your question "what will the military do if ordered to kill US citizens"

I'll take a guess. The military will do as ordered. This has been 4 years in the planning.

[Kid Berwyn]

33. Which is why it's so puzzling that so little was done.

And we Democrats held both Houses of Congress, too.

[KPN]

32. Need you wonder?

[getagrip_already]

34. Sensitive data is encypted at rest....

Stealing a hard drive is useless unless you have the encryption keys, which are locked down and likewise encrypted.

Adding a hard drive to a server could be done to transfer data to it in unencrypted format.

Seriously enterprise storage systems are based on unique architectures that wouldnt allow a foreign hard drive to be inserted, nore would the skill to do so be pedestrian.

However servers do have places ssd's or memory cards could be added.

Otherwise carrying around hard drives makes little sense.

[druidity33]

61. You think they don't have the encryption keys?

Or that they won't get them? That is not a firewall in this scenario.

[Seinan Sensei]

36. So future history books will read

“… and thus the demise of the American Experiment was sealed when Musk m-Elon sent his minions into OPM and replaced the hard drives “

Not with a bang but a whimper.

[Scrivener7]

38. HOW IS THIS BEING ALLOWED??

[Smackdown2019]

39. I am worried!

Worried my data is exposed by this.... OPM setup to check our credit last decade for potential hack...... i keep an eye on this.

[James48]

41. They will sell the data to our nation's enemies.

Duplicating those hard drives captures all the info our
Government has on every worker, every person. It’s valuable to both the Russians and Chinese.
Musk is stealing the data and has sold it to our nation’s enemies.

[eppur_se_muova]

50. Including private corps, and outwards from there to every bad actor who can pony up a few $$$. nt

[canetoad]

42. It's important to know

What happened to the 'old' drives.

[SARose]

43. Is this confirmed?

Anything besides Facebook or BlueSky?

We need to be careful here. Thanks!

[Quixote1818]

47. I asked ChatGPT and this is what it said. (seems to be unconfirmed)

Is the following sentence true? Elon Musk staff has been caught installing hard drives inside the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), the Treasury Department, and the General Services Administration (GSA).

No, that sentence is false. There is no credible evidence or report supporting the claim that Elon Musk's staff has been caught installing hard drives inside the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), the Treasury Department, or the General Services Administration (GSA). If you came across this claim, it's likely misinformation or a conspiracy theory. Always verify such claims with reliable news sources.

Upon further investigation, recent reports indicate that associates of Elon Musk have taken significant actions within federal agencies such as the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the General Services Administration (GSA). These actions include restricting access to computer systems and attempting to gain access to sensitive data. However, there is no specific evidence or credible reports confirming that Musk's staff has been caught installing hard drives inside the OPM, the Treasury Department, or the GSA. The claim appears to be unsubstantiated at this time.

So, currently this is just conspiracy theory stuff.

I asked one more question:

By restricting access to somputer systems and attempting to gain access to sensitive data, is this dangerous to democracy?
ChatGPT said:
ChatGPT
Yes, if individuals associated with Elon Musk—or anyone else—are restricting access to government computer systems and attempting to access sensitive data, it could pose a serious risk to democracy. Government agencies like the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), the Treasury Department, and the General Services Administration (GSA) manage critical public services, financial operations, and sensitive personnel records. Any unauthorized interference could undermine transparency, national security, and public trust in government institutions.

Democracy relies on fair governance, accountability, and the protection of public infrastructure. If external influences or private individuals manipulate these systems for personal or ideological reasons, it could weaken democratic processes, increase the risk of cyber vulnerabilities, and erode institutional integrity. It’s crucial that any such actions be investigated thoroughly to ensure government agencies remain independent and secure.

Is this illegal? Why are they permitted to do this?
ChatGPT said:
ChatGPT
Yes, if individuals are restricting access to government computer systems and attempting to gain access to sensitive data without proper authorization, this could be illegal under various U.S. laws, including:

The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) – Prohibits unauthorized access to government or protected computer systems.
The Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) – Requires agencies to protect their data and systems from breaches or unauthorized access.
Various national security and data protection laws – Depending on the nature of the data being accessed, there could be additional violations.
Why Are They Permitted to Do This?
It's unclear if they are truly "permitted" or if government agencies are struggling to push back. However, some possible reasons include:

Political or Administrative Influence – If individuals associated with Musk have been appointed to roles within these agencies, they may have legal access to systems and authority to make policy changes.
Lack of Oversight – If these actions are happening unofficially, agencies may not yet have detected them or may be facing internal resistance to stopping them.
Private-Public Partnerships – In some cases, private tech figures work with government agencies on contracts or projects, which could be exploited for greater influence.
Fear of Retaliation – Employees within these agencies might be afraid to speak out due to job security concerns, political pressure, or fear of corporate/government backlash.
If these actions are truly occurring without authorization, they should be investigated. No private individual—regardless of wealth or influence—should have unchecked power over government systems.

[Autumn]

49. Who is going to confirm it? Trump? Musk? Republicans?

We are on our own here. Post # 1 has a thread about it.

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[sfdennis1]

44. Is it time...?

This UNELECTED foreign-born neo Nazi fascist is CLEARLY a threat to our governmental institutions, and is blitzkrieging his way thru our established failsafe policies and procedures…EM shows no signs of slowing down or changing course, in fact he’s now trying to inject his poison into Europe’s political landscape as well…is it time for a patriotic Luigi to stand up and report for duty? We are under attack…

[Bozvotros]

46. I think Trump will be too closely protected for any citizen Luigi

His greatest risk is going to come from his clogged arteries and brain. After that it would be someone within his ranks. Melania? Baron? Bueler?

[sfdennis1]

48. EM, not the Cheeto ;)

I understand it’s near impossible to unalive a potus, but I wish every night for the Orange Menace to be taken in his sleep…my post referred to the very real threat that EM poses to our, and worldwide, democracy…

[Lonestarblue]

45. Has Musk's team of tech frat boys taken over the IRS yet?

If so, they have access to everyone’s Social Security number and bank account and routing numbers if you use direct deposit for tax returns or SS deposits. Most of Musk’s people are not federal employees and thus are not subject to the confidentiality demanded of employees. There is nothing to stop them from harvesting enormous amounts of our private data and selling it. Trump’s DOJ will not investigate or prosecute. These are not honest people or they would not be working for Musk.

If you keep mire than a month’s expenses in your bank account, you might want to create an account at another bank and make sure that account is never used first any federal transaction or any state transaction if you live in a red state.

[wishstar]

54. Yes, because IRS is part of the Treasury Dept

and they have reportedly taken over computers of OPM, Treasury Dept and GSA of which Treasury Dept is the all encompassing payment system for all federal payments.

[LPBBEAR]

52. As a mostly retired

IT person

Yes, any organization that has an IT network typically has a designated group of individuals who handle all IT duties. Most organizations have server rooms that are locked and off limits to any but specifically assigned IT people. Those rooms are normally locked and only the designated authorized people are allowed access.

If Musk and his minions are changing hard drives someone gave them access and is complicit is compromising network security at those organizations.

That is a firing offense and likely illegal and leaves that person libel to criminal charges as well as whoever "replaced hard drives"..

[Autumn]

55. Would there be any reason for the hard drives to be repaced?

That is what puzeles me. Would it be easy to reinstall the data on the new drives?

[LPBBEAR]

57. No

It wouldn't be easy. If we're talking about employee workstations most IT departments use images of the employee workstations to speed up deployment. Those images include all the licensed software used by the employee, domain information, workstation IDs etc. That by itself takes a lot of time to get in place. If we're talking about the organizations servers that's even more complicated and time consuming. In most cases you can't just come in and "replace" hard drives without having the proper software drivers for the computer hardware and ALL the information needed to set up domains, firewalls usernames etc..

If they actually did do as this claims there had to be a fair amount of time spent pre-planning and preparing the whole operation. That would go back into the time period of the Biden administration. It can't be done in the less than 2 weeks Trump has been in office without total chaos resulting in IT functionality. You can't just walk into an IT server room and replace hard drives and expect it will work. Not without pre-planning and a lot of information about the organizations IT setup. That takes more than 2 weeks.

If there was pre-planning back far enough to make this possible, during the Biden administration, that would indicate collusion between Trump's people and people already working in those organizations. That is a breach of security and illegal since Trump wasn't in office at that time.

[Autumn]

58. I think these people have been working on this since well before the immunity

decision. Trump is not intellegent enough to come up with this crap on his own.

[Lonestarblue]

56. Illegal, but no one st the DOJ will prosecute. We are now a lawless government.

[Dem4life1234]

59. Why the fuck is he not being charged?

I hope he is dumb enough to go to Germany and get arrested.

This is beyond sickening at this point.

Damn where are the laws of this country? He's not a government official.

[Takket]

60. who are these people working for him?

Who is paying them?
what security clearances do they have?


it seems impossible for me to believe that drumpf can just write an executive order and grant a non-elected entity total control over the government.

nothing from congress
nothing from soctus

[Autumn]

62. That's just it. No one knows. They will only give their first names to avoid being "doxed"

3/ different pieces fit together. There also seems to be a significant amount of downloading government data onto private servers, etc, totally outside any cybersecurity regime. Additionally it’s unclear to the people inside whether the people doing these things actually work for the US govt…— Josh Marshall (@joshtpm.bsky.social) February 1, 2025 at 10:09 PM

3/ different pieces fit together. There also seems to be a significant amount of downloading government data onto private servers, etc, totally outside any cybersecurity regime. Additionally it’s unclear to the people inside whether the people doing these things actually work for the US govt…

— Josh Marshall (@joshtpm.bsky.social) 2025-02-02T05:09:03.181Z