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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Ben Doherty

Australian special forces member allegedly stole and published personal data of intelligence official

Australian flag badge sewn onto an army uniform
The investigation into the alleged hack was referred to the ADF’s joint military police unit and the Australian federal police. Photograph: Dave Hunt/AAP

An Australian serving within a military intelligence organisation of a Five Eyes ally has allegedly had his personal data stolen from within the Australian Defence Force’s secure personnel system and posted online.

Australia’s joint military police unit is investigating an allegation that a serving member of Australia’s special forces unlawfully accessed the data of the intelligence official and posted personal and sensitive data in an online location accessible to the public.

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