Security Breach of Epic Proportions: Trump's Top Security Officials' Personal Info Exposed
In a shocking revelation, the personal contact information of key members of President Donald Trump's top security circle has been exposed online through hacked databases and commercial people search engines. This bombshell report from Germany's Der Spiegel sheds light on the private phone numbers, email addresses, and even passwords of high-level officials like Mike Waltz, Tulsi Gabbard, and Pete Hegseth.
According to Der Spiegel, the reporters used commercial people search engines along with hacked customer data that has been published on the web. This means that virtually anyone, including foreign intelligence agencies, can now access this sensitive information.
Identified Officials
The exposed individuals include:
- Mike Waltz, National Security Adviser
- Tulsi Gabbard, Director of National Intelligence
- Pete Hegseth, Secretary of Defense
Danger Lurking in the Leaked Data
The leaked data appears current and active, posing a significant threat to national security. Der Spiegel journalists found that WhatsApp and Signal accounts tied to the same leaked phone numbers, Dropbox, Microsoft Teams, LinkedIn, and even fitness apps linked to these identities.
Furthermore, investigators discovered reused passwords across services, some of which were found in over 20 separate breaches. This raises serious concerns about the vulnerability of critical communications.
The Impact on Hegseth's WhatsApp Profile
A photo tied to Hegseth's WhatsApp profile that facial recognition software confirmed belonged to the current Secretary of Defense was particularly striking. It was easy for Der Spiegel reporters to discover Hegseth's mobile number and email address using a commercial provider of contact information.
Waltz's Mobile Number and Email Address Found Easily
The mobile phone number and email address of National Security Adviser Mike Waltz could be found using the same service provider. Der Spiegel reporters also discovered several passwords for Waltz's email address in leaked databases, leading to his profiles on Microsoft Teams, LinkedIn, WhatsApp, and Signal.
Gabbard's Carefulness Raises Questions
National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard seemed more careful with her data than her two male colleagues. Her email address was found on WikiLeaks and Reddit, but it appeared to be blocked in commercial contact search engines containing the data of Hegseth and Waltz.
A New Possibility Arises
With Der Spiegel admitting they used hacked data and people search engines to obtain personal contact info — including Signal-linked numbers — a new disturbing possibility arises. If Waltz's compromised number was linked to Signal, it raises the terrifying scenario that a foreign adversary or Deep State actor could have inserted Jeffrey Goldberg's number into the conversation.
Experts Warn of Phishing Attacks and Data Breaches
Donald Ortmann, a specialist in information security, told Der Spiegel that exposed data from top politicians can be used by hackers to launch convincing phishing attacks and gain access to devices and various services such as email, chat tools, and PayPal.
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