Ex-US Army Sergeant Admits Selling Secrets to China

An ex US Army sergeant admits he provided classified military information to Chinese intelligence agents, deepening concerns over insider threats to national security. The former soldier allegedly shared sensitive data over multiple years, compromising U.S. defense operations. Officials say the individual received payments in exchange for the information during and after his military service.

As the ex US Army sergeant admits to espionage, cybersecurity experts warn of growing risks from trusted insiders. The case highlights how adversarial governments may exploit personal or financial vulnerabilities. While details remain limited, authorities continue investigating the full extent of the breach.

In other security news, 5.4 million healthcare records leaked in a separate incident, and researchers say artificial intelligence is making spam harder to detect. Several new Linux vulnerabilities have also emerged, prompting urgent patching across affected systems.

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