Lisa Monaco, the former Deputy Attorney General under President Biden, is under investigation for allegedly concealing cybersecurity breaches involving Microsoft. After leaving her position, she joined Microsoft, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest.
• Monaco initiated the Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative in 2021 to target government contractors misrepresenting cybersecurity risks.
• The Department of Justice (DOJ) pursued actions against companies, but no significant case was brought against Microsoft despite major cybersecurity incidents it faced, including breaches by Russian and Chinese hackers.
• The American Accountability Foundation (AAF) claims Monaco's inaction allowed Microsoft to evade responsibility for at least five serious cyber intrusions that affected U. S. government agencies.
• Employees at Microsoft reportedly raised concerns about vulnerabilities that were ignored, particularly relating to the SolarWinds attack.
• The AAF has requested a DOJ investigation into whether Monaco violated ethics rules regarding her transition to Microsoft, as she became its President of Global Affairs shortly after leaving public service.
• The complaint also references other former federal officials who accepted roles at Microsoft, questioning their compliance with revolving-door regulations.
The investigation into Lisa Monaco seeks to determine if her actions as Deputy Attorney General created unethical conflicts and whether Microsoft should face accountability for its cybersecurity issues.
https://www.independentsentinel.com/bidens-deputy-ag-under-investigation-by-the-ig-massive-cover-up/
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