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Pentagon Cuts Chinese Access, Demands Audit After Security Risks

8/28/2025

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ended Chinese contractors' access to Pentagon cloud data due to security concerns.
He mandated a third-party audit of Microsoft's 'digital escorts' program, which involved China-based engineers accessing Pentagon servers.
Microsoft has dismissed the China-based engineers and committed to improving security measures.
Hegseth stressed the importance of accountability and investigating potential vulnerabilities.

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Story summary

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ended Chinese contractors' access to Pentagon cloud data due to security concerns.
He mandated a third-party audit of Microsoft's 'digital escorts' program, which involved China-based engineers accessing Pentagon servers.
Microsoft has dismissed the China-based engineers and committed to improving security measures.
Hegseth stressed the importance of accountability and investigating potential vulnerabilities.