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However, during the operation, this chat erroneously included Jeffrey Goldberg, the Editor-in-Chief of The Atlantic, exposing sensitive details about targets, timing, and strategy. This blunder has raised alarms about high-level communication security and discipline, prompting a debate on whether commercial apps like Signal are appropriate for military and intelligence operations.
Expert Analysis: Cybersecurity and Operational Security Risks
Retired Army Colonel John Mills, former director of cybersecurity policy at the Pentagon, weighs in to clarify that this incident should not be classified as a traditional "gate." Instead, he asserts that it reveals a broader issue: the widespread adoption of commercially available apps by officials handling highly sensitive information.