Green Berets storm building after hacking its Wi-Fi
U.S. Army Special Forces demonstrated hacking skills during the Swift Response 24 exercises in Sweden, showcasing cyber operations' role in military strategy and NATO's readiness against potential threats, especially from Russia.
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During the Swift Response 24 military exercises in May, U.S. Army Special Forces, known as the Green Berets, showcased their hacking capabilities by storming a building in Sweden. The operation involved members of the 10th Special Forces Group using a remote access device to identify and hack into the building's Wi-Fi network. Once inside, they disabled security systems, including CCTV cameras and secured doors, to prepare for a simulated attack. Another team parachuted in to reconnoiter the area and entered the now unsecured building, leaving behind signal jamming equipment to erase traces of their presence. This exercise highlights the evolving role of cyber operations in military strategy, particularly in unconventional warfare. The commander of the digital team emphasized the importance of these skills in gathering critical information undetected. The Swift Response 24 exercise, part of a larger NATO training initiative, involved over 40,000 service members and aimed to demonstrate NATO's readiness to respond to potential threats, particularly from adversaries like Russia.
- U.S. Army Special Forces demonstrated hacking skills during military exercises in Sweden.
- The operation involved disabling security systems in a target building.
- The exercise showcased the integration of cyber operations in military strategy.
- Swift Response 24 included participation from over 40,000 service members from NATO.
- The drills aimed to signal NATO's readiness against potential threats, particularly from Russia.
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