# Opm on The No Agenda Show Opm comes up in 21 chapters across 18 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from March 2011 to January 2025. - **Chapters:** 21 - **Episodes:** 18 - **Discussed:** March 2011 – January 2025 - **Related topics:** [Cybersecurity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cybersecurity.md), [China](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [Ashley Madison](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ashley-madison.md), [Blackmail](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackmail.md), [Cyber Attack](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cyber-attack.md), [Data Breach](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-breach.md), [Security Clearance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/security-clearance.md), [Espionage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/espionage.md), [Fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [Hacking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hacking.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 21 ### Tim Kaine, Federal Layoff Criticism, Budget Authority - **Episode:** [1734: MEGA](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1734-mega.md) - **Published:** 2025-01-30 - **Time:** 1:45:24–1:47:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1734-mega/chapter/tim-kaine-federal-layoff-criticism-budget-authority.md Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia criticized the federal buyout offer as a "business playbook" move intended to terrorize workers. Kaine alleged that the President lacks the congressional budget authority to fund such a mass resignation program and warned employees that they might be "stiffed" on the promised payments. Keywords: [tim kaine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tim-kaine.md), [virginia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/virginia.md), [opm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/opm.md), [federal budget](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-budget.md), [trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trump.md) ### Digital ID Advocacy, Social Security Number Obsolescence - **Episode:** [1687: Authentified](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1687-authentified.md) - **Published:** 2024-08-18 - **Time:** 8:27–12:53 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1687-authentified/chapter/digital-id-advocacy-social-security-number-obsolescence.md Cybersecurity expert David Kennedy, a victim of the previous OPM hack, suggests that social security numbers are a legacy identification method that should be replaced by government-pushed digital IDs. There is skepticism that this data breach is being used as a PR maneuver to transition the public toward a federal digital ID system similar to Australia's. Concerns are raised that such a system would eventually link personal identification with vaccination status and AI monitoring. Keywords: david kennedy, [opm hack](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/opm-hack.md), [digital id](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/digital-id.md), [real id](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/real-id.md), [vaccination status](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccination-status.md) ### SES Accountability, Deep State Sabotage Allegations - **Episode:** [1017: Tech Neck](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1017-tech-neck.md) - **Published:** 2018-03-18 - **Time:** 34:37–41:45 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1017-tech-neck/chapter/ses-accountability-deep-state-sabotage-allegations.md Allegations that the Senior Executive Service acts as a "Deep State" saboteur against the Trump administration are examined. While some claim an Obama-era executive order stuffed the SES with loyalists, official OPM documents show that only 10% of SES positions can be political appointees. Producers who have worked with the SES argue that these executives are generally accountable to department heads and shift their priorities to match the current administration. Keywords: ses, [opm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/opm.md), [deep state](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deep-state.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [executive orders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-orders.md) ### Mike McCaul, OPM Hack and House Intelligence Committee - **Episode:** [767: Frontier Science](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/767-frontier-science.md) - **Published:** 2015-10-22 - **Time:** 43:07–46:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/767-frontier-science/chapter/mike-mccaul-opm-hack-and-house-intelligence-committee.md Representative Mike McCaul, Chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, is criticized for his handling of intelligence oversight and his refusal to read the Senate's CIA torture report. The hosts discuss the massive Office of Personnel Management (OPM) hack, which compromised the security clearance data of over 20 million federal employees. They suggest the Brennan email "hack" may actually be data repurposed from the original OPM breach. Keywords: mike mccaul, [opm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/opm.md), [house intelligence committee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/house-intelligence-committee.md), [cia torture report](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia-torture-report.md), [cyber attack](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cyber-attack.md), [security clearance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/security-clearance.md) ### China, Cyber Warfare and Mike McCaul's Blunder - **Episode:** [767: Frontier Science](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/767-frontier-science.md) - **Published:** 2015-10-22 - **Time:** 46:43–52:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/767-frontier-science/chapter/china-cyber-warfare-and-mike-mccaul-s-blunder.md During an interview with Wolf Blitzer, Representative Mike McCaul explicitly blamed China for the OPM hack and suggested they might be behind the John Brennan email breach. McCaul initially described the Brennan hack as "disturbing" before being reminded by Blitzer that the suspect was reportedly a "stoned teenager," leading to a clumsy backpedal. The segment also covers reports of over 300 cyber and physical attacks on the U.S. power grid since 2011. Keywords: [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), mike mccaul, [wolf blitzer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wolf-blitzer.md), [opm hack](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/opm-hack.md), [cyber warfare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cyber-warfare.md), [espionage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/espionage.md), [prc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prc.md) ### Kosovo Hacker Arrest, ISIS OPM Data Breach - **Episode:** [766: Cyber Soldiers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/766-cyber-soldiers.md) - **Published:** 2015-10-18 - **Time:** 29:30–31:10 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/766-cyber-soldiers/chapter/kosovo-hacker-arrest-isis-opm-data-breach.md A suspected hacker from Kosovo was arrested in Malaysia for allegedly stealing personal information of U.S. service members and federal employees to assist ISIS. The report suggests a connection between this arrest and the massive Office of Personnel Management (OPM) data breach. Keywords: [kosovo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kosovo.md), [malaysia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/malaysia.md), [isis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md), [opm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/opm.md), [department of justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-justice.md), [hacking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hacking.md) ### Cyber Attack Attribution and Government Vulnerability - **Episode:** [754: Juloon](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/754-juloon.md) - **Published:** 2015-09-06 - **Time:** 1:14:17–1:17:27 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/754-juloon/chapter/cyber-attack-attribution-and-government-vulnerability.md Anonymous US officials claim that foreign spy agencies use private contractors to hide the source of cyber attacks on American systems. Despite increased spending, internal reports suggest that government cybersecurity remains below private sector standards. The hosts argue that the attribution of these hacks to specific nations is often based on flimsy evidence provided to the media. Keywords: [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [opm breach](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/opm-breach.md), [cybersecurity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cybersecurity.md), [private contractors](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/private-contractors.md), anonymous officials, [hacking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hacking.md) ### Ashley Madison Data Breach, OPM Database Cross-Referencing - **Episode:** [749: The Big Jump](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/749-the-big-jump.md) - **Published:** 2015-09-03 - **Time:** 34:51–38:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/749-the-big-jump/chapter/ashley-madison-data-breach-opm-database-cross-referencing.md The release of the Ashley Madison user database is discussed in the context of potential blackmail and its intersection with the OPM (Office of Personnel Management) data breach. The hosts suggest that hackers or intelligence agencies could cross-reference the two databases to target federal employees. They also note the prevalence of "bots" and fake female profiles on the cheating site. Keywords: [ashley madison](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ashley-madison.md), [opm breach](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/opm-breach.md), [blackmail](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackmail.md), [data security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-security.md), [bitcoin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitcoin.md) ### OPM Data Breach, Witness Protection Program Exposure - **Episode:** [752: Gender Binary](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/752-gender-binary.md) - **Published:** 2015-08-30 - **Time:** 13:00–22:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/752-gender-binary/chapter/opm-data-breach-witness-protection-program-exposure.md The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) hack resulted in the theft of over 20 million files, including sensitive SF-86 background investigation forms for federal employees. Concerns are raised that the breach exposed the identities of undercover CIA agents and individuals in the Witness Protection Program, creating a massive blackmail database. The discussion suggests the Ashley Madison hack may have served as a media distraction from the national security implications of the OPM data theft. Keywords: [opm hack](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/opm-hack.md), witness protection program, [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [ashley madison](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ashley-madison.md), [john mcafee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-mcafee.md) ### OPM Hack and Ashley Madison Blackmail Risks - **Episode:** [742: A.Q. in the Maghrim](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/742-a-q-in-the-maghrim.md) - **Published:** 2015-07-26 - **Time:** 51:14–56:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/742-a-q-in-the-maghrim/chapter/opm-hack-and-ashley-madison-blackmail-risks.md The discussion links the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) data breach with the Ashley Madison hack. The hosts suggest that tech volunteers and government officials are now vulnerable to blackmail if their information appears in both databases. They play a promotional clip featuring US Chief Technology Officer Megan Smith discussing the "tour of duty" for technologists in DC. Keywords: [opm hack](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/opm-hack.md), [ashley madison](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ashley-madison.md), [blackmail](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackmail.md), [megan smith](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/megan-smith.md), [cybersecurity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cybersecurity.md), [data breach](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-breach.md) ### OPM Data Breach, White House Cybersecurity Fact Sheet - **Episode:** [739: Trolling for Majors](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/739-trolling-for-majors.md) - **Published:** 2015-07-16 - **Time:** 46:23–51:37 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/739-trolling-for-majors/chapter/opm-data-breach-white-house-cybersecurity-fact-sheet.md The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) data breach is revealed to have affected 21.5 million individuals, exposing sensitive background check information and fingerprints. Major General Brett Williams discusses the lack of preparedness in American cybersecurity, while the White House released a 2015 fact sheet detailing new public-private partnerships and automated threat-sharing initiatives. Keywords: [opm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/opm.md), [data breach](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-breach.md), [cybersecurity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cybersecurity.md), brett williams, [white house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house.md) ### OPM Breach, China Attribution Debate - **Episode:** [738: Busted Router](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/738-busted-router.md) - **Published:** 2015-07-12 - **Time:** 2:38:12–2:41:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/738-busted-router/chapter/opm-breach-china-attribution-debate.md During his confirmation hearing, General Dunford avoided attributing the OPM data breach to China, despite leading questions from Senator Kelly Ayotte. Dunford emphasized the difficulty of cyber attribution and focused on providing the President with a range of response options. The hosts interpret his refusal to name China as a sign of professional skepticism toward intelligence "memes." Keywords: [opm breach](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/opm-breach.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [cyber attack](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cyber-attack.md), [joseph dunford](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joseph-dunford.md), [kelly ayotte](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kelly-ayotte.md) ### OPM Data Breach, Congressional Hearing Lying - **Episode:** [733: Fusion Cell](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/733-fusion-cell.md) - **Published:** 2015-06-25 - **Time:** 32:13–40:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/733-fusion-cell/chapter/opm-data-breach-congressional-hearing-lying.md A House Oversight Committee hearing led by Representative Jason Chaffetz investigated the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) data breach. Director Katherine Archuleta and the CIO were caught in contradictions regarding whether personal identifying information (PII) or security manuals were stolen. The breach exposed sensitive background check data, including financial history and mental health records of millions of federal employees. Keywords: [opm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/opm.md), katherine archuleta, [jason chaffetz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jason-chaffetz.md), [data breach](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-breach.md), pii, [cybersecurity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cybersecurity.md) ### OPM Notification Letter, Cybersecurity Funding Requests - **Episode:** [733: Fusion Cell](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/733-fusion-cell.md) - **Published:** 2015-06-25 - **Time:** 50:48–53:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/733-fusion-cell/chapter/opm-notification-letter-cybersecurity-funding-requests.md The hosts review a four-page notification letter sent by OPM to affected individuals, which contradicts earlier testimony that no personal information was lost. In the wake of the breach, OPM requested an additional $50 million for system upgrades. The segment notes that the CIA previously received $600 million for similar infrastructure, raising questions about the efficiency of federal IT spending. Keywords: [opm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/opm.md), notification letter, [cybersecurity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cybersecurity.md), [funding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/funding.md), [senate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/senate.md), [database](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/database.md) ### OPM Hack, Katherine Archuleta Congressional Testimony - **Episode:** [731: Culture Vulture](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/731-culture-vulture.md) - **Published:** 2015-06-18 - **Time:** 2:40:04–2:49:12 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/731-culture-vulture/chapter/opm-hack-katherine-archuleta-congressional-testimony.md Katherine Archuleta, Director of the Office of Personnel Management, faced intense congressional questioning regarding a massive data breach attributed to Chinese hackers. Testimony revealed that sensitive federal employee data was not encrypted and that OPM ignored a 2014 Inspector General recommendation to shut down vulnerable systems. Keywords: [opm hack](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/opm-hack.md), katherine archuleta, [cybersecurity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cybersecurity.md), [encryption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/encryption.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md) ### Federal Records Hack, Chinese Cyberattacks and OPM Breach - **Episode:** [730: Solution Space](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/730-solution-space.md) - **Published:** 2015-06-14 - **Time:** 1:52:18–1:54:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/730-solution-space/chapter/federal-records-hack-chinese-cyberattacks-and-opm-breach.md The hosts discuss a second major cybersecurity breach of U.S. federal records linked to China. The hack targeted the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), potentially exposing sensitive background check information, including mental health and financial records of military and intelligence personnel. They criticize the government's delayed notification to those affected. Keywords: [opm hack](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/opm-hack.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [cybersecurity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cybersecurity.md), federal records, [background checks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/background-checks.md), [medical records](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medical-records.md) ### USA Freedom Act, Cyber Attacks and Legislative Timing - **Episode:** [729: About Face!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/729-about-face.md) - **Published:** 2015-06-11 - **Time:** 18:31–21:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/729-about-face/chapter/usa-freedom-act-cyber-attacks-and-legislative-timing.md The signing of the USA Freedom Act coincided with a series of high-profile security incidents, including bomb threats against aircraft and the OPM data breach attributed to China. Shortly after President Obama called for stronger cybersecurity laws, the Syrian Electronic Army claimed responsibility for hacking the U.S. Army website. These events are characterized as a pattern of using "phony" attacks to push legislation through Congress. Keywords: [usa freedom act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/usa-freedom-act.md), [patriot act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/patriot-act.md), [opm hack](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/opm-hack.md), syrian electronic army, [cybersecurity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cybersecurity.md), [centcom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/centcom.md) ### OPM Data Breach and Media Blame on Chinese Hackers - **Episode:** [728: It's the Mold!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/728-it-s-the-mold.md) - **Published:** 2015-06-07 - **Time:** 15:38–19:10 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/728-it-s-the-mold/chapter/opm-data-breach-and-media-blame-on-chinese-hackers.md The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) data breach is analyzed, with the hosts noting the media's immediate attribution of the attack to China despite a lack of official White House confirmation. They discuss the potential for the stolen personal information and security clearance data to be used for future spear-phishing or blackmail. The segment critiques the government's failure to update server software. Keywords: [opm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/opm.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [cyber attack](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cyber-attack.md), [security clearance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/security-clearance.md), [spear phishing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spear-phishing.md), [nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md) ### Strategic Implications of OPM Hack and Spy Recruitment Theories - **Episode:** [728: It's the Mold!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/728-it-s-the-mold.md) - **Published:** 2015-06-07 - **Time:** 19:10–22:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/728-it-s-the-mold/chapter/strategic-implications-of-opm-hack-and-spy-recruitment-theories.md The hosts mock a PBS NewsHour theory suggesting that the OPM hack was a strategic move by China to recruit spies among four million federal employees. They perform a satirical skit about the absurdity of cold-calling government workers for espionage. The discussion pivots to the idea that such data is more likely used for long-term blackmail, referencing the Dennis Hastert case as an example of how past misconduct is leveraged. Keywords: [opm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/opm.md), spy recruitment, [pbs newshour](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs-newshour.md), [blackmail](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackmail.md), [dennis hastert](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dennis-hastert.md), [espionage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/espionage.md) ### Security Clearances, 5 Million Government Contractors - **Episode:** [524: Bono Douchebag](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/524-bono-douchebag.md) - **Published:** 2013-06-23 - **Time:** 21:26–23:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/524-bono-douchebag/chapter/security-clearances-5-million-government-contractors.md A congressional hearing clip reveals that nearly 5 million individuals in the U.S. have security clearances, with 1.4 million holding "top secret" access. The hosts discuss the inherent risks of having such a large number of contractors with access to sensitive data. 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