Audit of U.S. Ballistic Missile Arsenal Finds Serious Security Flaws

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Audit shows serious security flaws in US ballistic missile sitesA new security audit of the United States military’s network of ballistic missiles revealed numerous cybersecurity failings, including some vulnerabilities that have been untouched for 28 years, according to a report by the Department of Defense’s inspector general released Friday.

Among the long list of loopholes: a lack of data encryption, no antivirus programs, and no multifactor-authentication mechanisms.

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