Signal was found to be used for unsecure information sharing within the DoD, leading to a joint task force being created to prosecute leakers.
6 reports, 3 independent
Updated Sep 2
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What happened
Signal was found to be used for unsecure information sharing within the DoD, leading to a joint task force being created to prosecute leakers.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Signal chat was found to contain attack plans for operations against the Houthis.1 source
- Classified information concerning U.S. strikes in Yemen was leaked using the Signal app by individuals linked to Pete Hegseth.Sub-event
Task force created to prosecute leakers after Signal used for unsecure DoD info sharing.1 source
Hegseth and Waltz linked to Signal chat, reported by Politico.1 source
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The entities involved
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SIGNAL
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Pete Hegseth
United States Secretary of Defense