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Air Force Engineer Under Investigation for Compromising DoD, FBI Communications

  • An Air Force engineer is suspected of a significant breach of Department of Defense communications that may have compromised FBI communications.
  • The engineer had unauthorized access to radio technologies used by 17 DoD installations and the entire Arnold Air Force Base communications system.
  • The engineer allegedly took home government radio equipment worth nearly $90,000 and had access to local law enforcement radio files.
  • Investigators found the engineer sold radios and radio equipment, exhibited inappropriate behavior, and possessed equipment from the air base.
  • The engineer had passwords, keys, and access to the Air Force training command's radio network.
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