Secret Service didn’t secure mobile devices, putting leaders at risk, says report
Summary
A government report found that the Secret Service did not properly protect both their official and personal mobile devices. This failure increased the risk of hacking and put national leaders, including President Donald Trump, at greater risk after an assassination attempt on him.Key Facts
- The report was ordered following an attempt to assassinate President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania.
- The Office of Inspector General (OIG) at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) conducted the investigation.
- The Secret Service did not secure mobile devices used by their agents.
- Both official devices and personal devices connected to the agency were vulnerable.
- These security gaps increased the risk of hacking attacks.
- The report highlights a need for better cybersecurity measures within the Secret Service.
- Protecting mobile devices is critical to safeguarding national leaders and sensitive information.
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