Iran Mines US Troops' Social Media
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Iran is gathering intelligence from US troops' social media posts, potentially gaining near-real-time battle-damage assessments. Adm. Brad Cooper warned that this could cost American lives. The military is considering seizing cellphones to mitigate this risk.
Why it matters
This poses a significant risk to US troops as it allows Iran to gather sensitive information, highlighting the need for enhanced cybersecurity and operational security measures.
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