In Pentagon, the US Minister of Defense has had an internet connection that overrides official security solutions. There is a risk.
Defense Minister Pete Heggeeth in the White House on Thursday, April 24. Al Drago – Pool Via CNP
US Minister of Defense Pete with heggeeth has been in his office with Pentagon security protocols passing Internet connection, says AP news agency.
According to two anonymous sources interviewed by the news agency, Heggeth used his personal computer to use the Signal message application. The news is the latest part of Heggeth’s Signal Discussion.
In practice, the network connection was directly attached to the public internet, meaning that the Pentagon systems did not protect it.
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A similar solution has been used in Pentagon, at least in situations where employees have monitored websites that would otherwise have been prevented. The user has not been part of the IP address space of the Ministry of Defense.
On the other hand, the use of a similar connection may expose the user to hacking.
Pentagon has confirmed that Heggeth does not use and has never used the Signal application on its official state computer.
According to both AP sources, the Minister of Defense has had three computers on its desk: a personal device, a device for confidential information, and a third machine for particularly sensitive military information.
The story was originally published In Technology & Talous Magazine.
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