Obamacare Website Security Tests Never Finished Before Launch

[Purveyor]

November 5, 2013 7:38 AM

(CBS News) A CBS News analysis finds key tests to ensure the security and privacy of customer information on troubled Obamacare website fell behind schedule.

A deadline for final security plans was delayed three times over the summer, and final top-to-bottom security tests never were finished before the launch.

All of that is adding to concerns about the safety of personal information on the site.

Technology experts say this website did not go through proper security testing before it went live on October 1 -- and they've shared with CBS News several flaws that could expose personal information. Now we're starting to see real-like examples of what can go wrong.

With critics openly mocking the Obama administration about problems with HealthCare.gov, officials insist on one thing: at least the website is safe. White House Press Secretary Jay Carney said, "Consumers can trust that their information is protected by stringent security standards."

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[uponit7771]

1. I've always thought that there could be a smart DDOS attack going on... I wouldn't put it past

... the GOP

[Purveyor]

2. Teabaggers promised to do this many months back but I can't find the thread discussing. Guess

at least in this case, they are good to their words.