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submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

Over 100,000 U.S. military emails have been misdirected to Mali this year due to a spelling mistake that sent emails to .ML instead of .MIL addresses. The emails contain sensitive information about personnel, travel plans, and financial records. While not classified, the data could provide intelligence value if exploited. Control of the .ML domain is transferring to the Malian government which has ties to Russia, raising concerns the misdirected emails could be used to their advantage. The Pentagon says it is aware of the issue and blocking emails from leaving the .MIL domain, but mistakes still happen.

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[-] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago

So... when will there be PowerPoints and training that will now be required as a result of this incident? Now DoD employees will have to sit through yet another hour-long presentation about how to not make spelling mistakes lol.

[-] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

“ So if you remember this contrived acronym , you won’t accidentally write e-mali instead of e-mail”

[-] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

The fact treason is as easy as a spelling mistake is worrisome. Don't trust users not to shoot themselves in the foot.

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