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- Elon Musk left red-faced after sharing results of drug test on X (irishstar.com)
Tech Mogul Elon Musk May Have Accidentally Leaked His Social Security Number
Elon Musk, never one to shy away from sharing on social media, may have inadvertently revealed a bit too much in his latest post. In an attempt to refute recent media reports about his alleged drug use, Musk posted the results of a hair follicle drug test on X. While the test showed him negative for a panel of 16 substances, the document also appeared to include the last four digits of his Social Security number.
The post, which has garnered millions of views, stems from articles published by the New York Times and Wall Street Journal alleging Musk’s drug use was impacting his health. Musk has vehemently denied these claims, challenging the journalists to take drug tests themselves. He previously posted a urine test with negative results earlier in the week.
The hair follicle test, conducted at Fastest Labs in Austin, Texas, boasts a longer detection window than urine tests. However, the inclusion of potentially sensitive information raises concerns about the risk of identity theft. The last four digits of a Social Security number, when combined with other readily available personal information, can be exploited by malicious actors.
As of yet, Musk has not addressed the potential leak or removed the post containing the lab results. The New York Times stands by its reporting, stating that Musk’s responses have not contradicted their findings.
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