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Mobile apps and social media become fronts for military recruitment, espionage, and sabotage

El País reports that armies worldwide are increasingly exploiting data from mobile apps and social networks for recruitment, intelligence gathering, and disruptive operations. The article highlights a growing trend where civilian digital platforms are weaponized for military purposes, though specific incidents or corroborating details are not provided. This signals an evolving threat landscape where personal data becomes a strategic asset in modern warfare.

El Paísabout 13 hours agoCredibility 56%View source

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Mosaic Score4.9
Confidence0.3
Significance0.5
Source credibility0.6
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