A recent security breach scandal has revealed that Congressman Mike Waltz’s Venmo account was left open to the public, exposing his friends list which included individuals such as Susie Wiles and journalists from Fox News. This oversight comes on the heels of another security incident involving leaked sensitive military plans in a group chat related to national security.
Waltz, who is currently under scrutiny for his involvement in the leaked chat, was found to have a Venmo account under the name “Michael Waltz” with a public profile picture. His friend list of 328 people included notable figures like Walker Barrett from the National Security Council and Susie Wiles, the White House chief of staff, both of whom were also part of the controversial chat.
Following the exposure by Wired, which reported on the public nature of Waltz’s account, the Congressman and Wiles promptly made their accounts private. This incident has raised questions about security and privacy practices among public figures, especially in light of recent breaches involving sensitive information.
It is essential for individuals in positions of authority to exercise caution and vigilance when it comes to online security to prevent such incidents from reoccurring.
