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US Space Force Official's Instagram Hacked to Spread Iranian Propaganda
Hackers breach senior US Space Force official’s Instagram account and post Iranian propaganda
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Hackers compromised the Instagram account of Chief Master Sgt. John Bentivegna, a senior official in the US Space Force, posting pro-Iran propaganda, including a video featuring audio from a Vietnam War propagandist. The Space Force is investigating the breach amid ongoing military tensions with Iran.
- 01The hackers posted propaganda invoking the Vietnam War, including a video featuring audio from 'Hanoi Hannah.'
- 02Chief Master Sgt. John Bentivegna warned colleagues against engaging with the hacked content.
- 03The Space Force confirmed the hack but did not disclose how long the content was visible.
- 04US military leaders have cautioned personnel about potential online threats amid the ongoing conflict with Iran.
- 05The hack follows previous incidents where Iranian hackers targeted US officials, including the personal email of FBI Director Kash Patel.
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On Sunday, hackers breached the Instagram account of Chief Master Sgt. John Bentivegna, a senior official in the US Space Force, posting pro-Iran and anti-US propaganda. The content included a video that utilized audio from 'Hanoi Hannah,' a notorious propagandist from the Vietnam War, urging US soldiers to abandon their efforts. Bentivegna issued a warning to his colleagues to avoid clicking on any links or engaging with the posts while the Space Force works to regain control of the account. A spokesperson confirmed the hack but did not provide details on the duration of the posts or the identity of the hackers. This incident highlights the ongoing propaganda war between the US and Iran, with military leaders emphasizing the risks of online threats to personnel. The US Central Command has reported multiple threats concerning the exploitation of location data by adversaries, further underscoring the vulnerabilities faced by military personnel during the conflict.
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The breach of a senior military official's social media account raises concerns about the security of military personnel's online presence amid ongoing conflict.
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