Edward Coristine, a 19-year-old technology prodigy known by his online moniker “Big Balls,” has resigned from his position at the US Department of Government Efficiency (Doge). His departure marks a significant moment for the agency, which has faced ongoing challenges, including job cuts across nearly every federal agency and the recent exit of other key personnel, such as Steve Davis, a prominent figure associated with Elon Musk.
Coristine was one of Doge’s better-known staff members, famous both for his creative ideas and vibrant personality within the company. He most recently worked alongside Elon Musk at Neuralink, with the two pioneering efforts to connect our brains to machines. Coristine’s relationship with Musk began when the billionaire entered the Doge ranks. This focused change draws an even more profound connection between Coristine’s work and Musk’s new initiatives.
Beyond his role at Doge, Coristine is the founder of tech company DiamondCDN. He was enthusiastic about the activities of a transnational cybercrime syndicate known as EGodly. This contingent has become infamous for its unconventional and illegal tactics. EGodly has the audacity to brag about stealing phone numbers. They’ve recently hacked emails from law enforcement agencies in Latin America and Eastern Europe as well. The ransomware crew allegedly hacked the FBI and even released the private information of an FBI employee.
Given all the scrutiny surrounding EGodly, Coristine’s involvement is very concerning. Intelligence community observers have raised the warning alarm about the group’s activities, including one former FBI agent who claimed,
“These are bad folks. They’re not a pleasant group.” – Former FBI agent
Coristine’s resignation from Doge doesn’t happen in a vacuum. The agency is clearly under stress from losing key personnel and the brain drain that creates. It’s equally failing to crack the code of efficiency within the federal golden chalice. As Doge contends with these problems, it’s hard to say what’s next.
Alongside his professional background, EGodly’s direct involvement in his story has captivated media outlets. The collective’s operations so far have involved hacks aiming to steal military data and crypto funds. Embracing their own bad boy image, EGodly has publicly promised to thumb their nose at the powers-that-be, claiming,
“EGodly says you’re a bitch!” – EGodly
As Doge navigates this turbulent period, the implications of Coristine’s resignation and the ongoing challenges posed by groups like EGodly will undoubtedly raise questions about the agency’s future direction and effectiveness.