Archive · 22 Dec 2025

US Cyber Security Agency Chief Fails Polygraph Test

US Cyber Security Agency Chief Fails Polygraph Test

Madhu Gottumukkala, who is the acting chief of the US Cyber Security Agency, had a problem with a polygraph test.

Because of this, six people who helped with the test were put on leave.

They also had their access to secret information taken away.

This all happened because of the rules about keeping secret information safe.

The exact reasons for the polygraph failure aren't explained, but it's a big deal because it affects how secret information is handled.

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