Navy tells sailors to ‘beware’ of dating apps, button-up social media amid Iran conflict
The US Navy has issued a warning to sailors regarding online security amid the conflict with Iran. Officials have noted an increase in online threats, with adversary cyber actors targeting sailors through various means. Sailors are being advised to take steps to protect themselves, including setting their social media accounts to the highest level of privacy and limiting their phone's location tracking and other features.
Further details on the Navy's warning and recommendations for sailors are available from the source, including guidance on how to scrub personal information from search engines and beware of certain online platforms.
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