A Department of Homeland Security inspector general report has found that weak cybersecurity practices within the U.S. Secret Service exposed sensitive operational information and potentially increased security risks for senior government officials under the agency's protection.
The report concluded that some Secret Service personnel routinely relied on personal mobile phones instead of government-issued devices during protective assignments.
The review also identified additional shortcomings, including the failure to properly wipe government devices after international travel and the absence of standardized procedures for testing software before deployment on official phones.
These weaknesses, the inspector general said, increased the agency's cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
The report noted that communication limitations led some agents to use personal devices to exchange critical information with local law enforcement.
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An internal review highlights major security flaws in government issued mobile devices. The report notes that intelligence staff downloaded private messaging platforms and high risk games onto official phones between 2023 and 2024. https://t.co/xymIQGF3NM
— The Washington Times (@WashTimes) June 25, 2026
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