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Defense Secretary's Phone Number Leaked, Sparks Security Fears

4/26/2025

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's personal phone number has surfaced online, igniting serious national security alarms. This number, tied to confidential conversations on the Signal app, was exposed on social media platforms like WhatsApp and Facebook. Experts caution that Hegseth is now a prime target for espionage, heightening fears of potential spyware threats to his device.

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's personal phone number has surfaced online, igniting serious national security alarms. This number, tied to confidential conversations on the Signal app, was exposed on social media platforms like WhatsApp and Facebook. Experts caution that Hegseth is now a prime target for espionage, heightening fears of potential spyware threats to his device.