Typo sends millions of US military emails to Russian ally Mali

GURPS

INGSOC
PREMO Member
  • A misspelling in military email addresses redirected sensitive information to Mali instead of the intended U.S. military recipients, exposing documents such as tax returns, passwords, and travel details of top officers.
  • The leaked emails, although not classified, pose a risk as adversaries of the U.S. could exploit the information. The Dutch contractor managing Mali's domain identified the leak and the domain authority is expected to revert to Mali's government, potentially impacting U.S.-Russia relations.
  • This incident adds to the cybersecurity challenges faced by the U.S.


 
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