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Iranian hackers briefly breach US Space Force officer's Instagram account

News.Az • June 1, 2026

Iranian hackers briefly breached and took control of an Instagram account run by U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sergeant John F. Bentivegna before the account was recovered, News.Az reports, citing Clash Report .

The compromised account, operated on the social media platform Instagram , was temporarily accessed and controlled by the attackers before security measures restored access.

The targeted official serves in the Space Force, which is part of the U.S. armed forces responsible for space operations.

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Hackers Breach US Space Force Official's Instagram, Post Iranian Propaganda On June 1, 2026, hackers breached the Instagram account of Chief Master Sgt. John Bentivegna, a senior official in the US Space Force, posting pro-Iran and anti-US propaganda. The attack featured a video using audio from 'Hanoi Hannah,' a Vietnam War propagandist, urging US soldiers to abandon their efforts. Bentivegna warned his colleagues not to engage with the compromised content. The Space Force confirmed the hack but did not disclose how long the content was visible. This incident highlights ongoing cyber warfare tactics employed by adversaries during the US-Iran conflict, which has seen increased cyber operations targeting military personnel. The account was reportedly restored shortly after the incident. US military leaders have cautioned that personnel's online accounts are potential targets amid ongoing hostilities. 5 sources 63

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