Security · 4h ago
Troop-Targeted Apps Found Packed with Chinese, Russian Code
A new analysis reveals that over 12% of mobile apps designed for US military personnel contain code from Chinese or Russian sources. The findings raise concerns about data exfiltration and supply chain vulnerabilities in defense-related software. Researchers identified the foreign code in apps spanning fitness, messaging, and productivity categories.
Meridian48 take
The real story isn't just the foreign code—it's the lack of vetting for apps that could leak sensitive location or behavioral data on service members.
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