Madhu Gottumukkala: Cybersecurity Official Accused of ChatGPT Leak
- Madhu Gottumukkala, Acting Director and Deputy Director of the U.S.
- The uploaded content included CISA contracting documents intended for official use only.
- CISA has not yet publicly commented on the report. Politico reported that the agency discovered the upload after a cybersecurity firm alerted them to the presence of the...
CISA Deputy Director uploaded Sensitive Documents to ChatGPT
Madhu Gottumukkala, Acting Director and Deputy Director of the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), uploaded non-classified but sensitive documents to a public version of ChatGPT in 2025, according to Politico. The data came from four officials within the Department of Homeland Security.
The uploaded content included CISA contracting documents intended for official use only. Details surrounding the incident remain unclear,but the breach raises concerns about data security within the agency responsible for protecting U.S. critical infrastructure.
CISA has not yet publicly commented on the report. Politico reported that the agency discovered the upload after a cybersecurity firm alerted them to the presence of the documents on the platform.
This incident follows a growing trend of individuals inadvertently exposing sensitive information through the use of public artificial intelligence tools. Experts warn that the ease of use of these platforms can lead to unintentional data leaks.
Politico reported that Gottumukkala uploaded non-classified content that included CISA contracting documents intended for official use only [File] | Photo Credit: CISA website