UK Special Forces' Identities Exposed Online in Major Security Breach

A major security breach exposed the names and ranks of at least 20 elite British special forces soldiers, including members of the SAS and SBS, through documents published online without password protection for over a decade. These documents, intended only for military personnel, were linked to British Army publications and last updated just months ago, raising concerns that some named individuals were actively engaged in operations at the time. Although the documents did not explicitly list units, they included codenames easily traceable to special forces, potentially putting the soldiers at risk from enemy states or terrorist groups. After investigative reporters alerted the Ministry of Defence, the documents were quickly taken offline and affected personnel were notified. The breach has reignited concerns about operational security and the need for stricter data protection protocols within the UK military. Among those identified are individuals with distinguished military careers, including the son of a senior politician.