U.S. Army Websites Hacked: Should Military Families Be Concerned?

The U.S. Army fixed two of its websites after hackers broke in and changed the pages to display political messages attacking President Trump. The hackers were able to alter what visitors saw when they went to these Army websites. The Army has since restored the sites to normal and is investigating how the break in happened.

Military families and anyone who visited these specific Army websites during the attack may have seen the altered content. However, there is no indication that personal information was stolen or that visitor data was compromised. This appears to be a defacement attack, where hackers change what a website looks like to make a political statement, rather than an attempt to steal information from people using the sites.

If you visited Army websites during the past few days, you do not need to change passwords or take special action unless you entered personal information on a page that looked unusual. As a general rule, be suspicious if any government website looks strange, has unexpected messages, or asks for information it would not normally request.

Do not enter passwords or personal details on pages that seem odd. Instead, close your browser and contact the organization directly using a phone number from an official source. This incident reminds us that even government websites can be targeted.

When using any website, especially those where you log in or enter personal information, look for signs that you are on the legitimate site. Check that the web address is correct and that the page looks professional and consistent with previous visits. If something feels wrong, trust your instincts and stop before entering any information.