Security · 16h ago
One in Eight Military Apps Contain Foreign Code from Adversary Nations
A Wired analysis found that over 12% of apps marketed to US service members include code from Chinese or Russian firms, some designated as adversaries by the Pentagon. The code, often from analytics or ad SDKs, could expose sensitive user data. The findings raise concerns about supply chain security in military-focused software.
Meridian48 take
The report underscores a blind spot in military app vetting, but the actual risk depends on whether the foreign SDKs have access to sensitive data or device permissions.
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