Who needs dead drops when you have various encrypted lines of communication like Telegram or Signal?
However, just because it’s easy doesn’t mean the risk of getting caught is lower.
A National Guard member discovered this the hard way after sharing classified information with his friends on Discord.
This position required him to have Top Secret clearance.
Hesharedinformation regarding the continuing conflict in Ukraine with friends on his Discord server.
Initially, Teixeira just transcribed the classified records manually into the chat.
However, he eventually uploaded scanned Secret and Top Secret documents to the server.
The documents served as proof that he was not spreading misinformation.
One member said that OG was in no way aligned with Russia or any other foreign power.
Teixeira opened the sentencing hearing by apologizing for his actions.
Teixeira remained stoic as US District Judge Indira Talwani handed down the 15-year sentence.
In exchange, prosecutors agreed not to pursue further violations of the act.
