Loose Tweets, Sinking Fleets: GAO Slams DoD for Social Media Security Fails
Loose tweets can sink fleets, warns the GAO, as military members and their families unknowingly share sensitive info online. This digital TMI leaves the Pentagon scrambling to tighten its security protocols before social media mishaps turn into national security nightmares. Time to train troops on the dangers of oversharing!
Hot Take:
Well, it seems like the Pentagon might have missed the memo on keeping mum. Apparently, “Loose Tweets Sink Fleets” is the new “Loose Lips Sink Ships,” and Uncle Sam is scrambling to keep up. Maybe it’s time for the Department of Defense to launch a new operation: Operation Social Media Detox.
Key Points:
- GAO report finds DoD lacks proper training and guidance for personnel on handling sensitive info.
- Social media posts by military members and families pose security risks.
- GAO investigators acted as threat actors, finding ways to exploit online info.
- 12 recommendations were made to the DoD, but the Pentagon partially disagreed.
- The issue is not exclusive to the US; other militaries, like Russia, face similar challenges.
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