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DHS Flawed Apps Downloaded 375K; Fixes by 2027

5/5/2026

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Story summary
  • Public app stores hosted DHS intelligence apps downloaded 375,000 times despite security flaws.
  • DHS said the gaps stem from policies implemented by Democratic leaders.
  • The inspector general reported that 76% of installed apps were banned and allowed prohibited activities.
  • Records existed for only 11% of issued smartphones.
  • DHS accepted the recommendations and aims to fix all vulnerabilities by January 2027 after three of ten audited trips followed protocols.