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Misconfigured Dialog Site Leaks NSC Official Data, Sparks Pentagon Review

6/27/2026

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A misconfigured Dialog website leaked data of a National Security Council official and an intelligence officer.
The Pentagon opened a breach review after the leak.
The White House asked WIRED not to name the NSC official and declined comment.
Foreign intelligence services could exploit the data to locate, surveil, and approach U.S. operatives, increasing risks.
Swiss DJ and cybersecurity researcher maia arson crimew tipped investigators, leading to the files' discovery.

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Story summary

A misconfigured Dialog website leaked data of a National Security Council official and an intelligence officer.
The Pentagon opened a breach review after the leak.
The White House asked WIRED not to name the NSC official and declined comment.
Foreign intelligence services could exploit the data to locate, surveil, and approach U.S. operatives, increasing risks.
Swiss DJ and cybersecurity researcher maia arson crimew tipped investigators, leading to the files' discovery.