A man who runs the web domain for a Russian-allied country says he's been accidentally sent millions of US military emails for 10 years, including sensitive information like a general's travel itinerary

Tue, 07/18/2023 - 02:05

Shoulder of American soldier as they use a computer. — The emails included maps, photos of bases, and terrorism briefings, said Johannes Zuurbier.
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A Dutch business owner is warning that millions of US military emails are being sent to Mali.
People are sending sensitive information to the ".ml" instead of ".mil" accounts, he told the FT.
Johannes Zuurbier said the emails sent to the Russian ally contained maps and personal records.

A Dutch entrepreneur says the Russian-allied nation of Mali has for years been receiving millions of US military emails with sensitive information — all because of a typo.