operational security
Coverage of operational security in the Nexus archive.
- Secret Service agent on JD Vance's detail investigated for allegedly leaking operational security info
A U.S. Secret Service agent assigned to Vice President JD Vance’s security detail is under investigation for allegedly leaking sensitive operational security information. The probe follows reports of frustration within the detail over last-minute personal and family travel requests, including a canceled helicopter flight for Vance’s son, which the Trump administration attributed to operational efficiency.
- Vance detail Secret Service agent suspected of leaking information put on administrative leave
The U.S. Secret Service is investigating a member of Vice President Vance's detail for allegedly leaking sensitive information, leading to administrative leave. The investigation involves potential criminal inquiries into compromising operational and information security.
- Opsec oopsie: Dutch navy frigate location outed by mailing it a Bluetooth tracker
The Dutch navy experienced an operational security breach when journalists tracked one of its frigates using a €5 Bluetooth tracker, exposing a significant vulnerability in their security protocols. The incident highlights how easily accessible technology can undermine military secrecy.