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Army Warns Troops: Beware Valentine Honeytrap Exploits

2/14/2026

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On Feb. 13, 2026, the U.S. Army Counterintelligence Command warned troops about honeytrap risks in a Valentine’s graphic.
The sentencing followed their sharing of classified information: Kevin Charles Luke received two years, and David Franklin Slater received 70 months.
ACIC cited a rise in exploitation attempts as adversaries pose as recruiters or consultants to obtain data.
The advisory highlights ongoing risk to information and calls for vigilance.

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On Feb. 13, 2026, the U.S. Army Counterintelligence Command warned troops about honeytrap risks in a Valentine’s graphic.
The sentencing followed their sharing of classified information: Kevin Charles Luke received two years, and David Franklin Slater received 70 months.
ACIC cited a rise in exploitation attempts as adversaries pose as recruiters or consultants to obtain data.
The advisory highlights ongoing risk to information and calls for vigilance.