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War Department's Public Stream Keys Risk Major Security Breach
9/9/2025
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Story summary
- The Department of War has posted stream keys for its social media, risking unauthorized access.
- These keys, akin to passwords, are easily found on the DVIDS website.
- Analysis shows stream keys have been publicly available for years, including during major events.
- Experts warn this could lead to disinformation and undermine legitimate government footage.
- Past security lapses raise concerns about the Department's management of sensitive information.
