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Iraq, Afghan Militants Hacked Into US Drone Feeds

HeadlineDec 18, 2009

The Pentagon has acknowledged militants in Iraq and Afghanistan have used internet software to hack into live video feeds of US drones. The intercepts could have helped militants evade drone attacks. Pentagon officials said they’ve long known unencrypted feeds were vulnerable for hacking, but didn’t think militants would take advantage.

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