August 30, 2024 at 05:05PM
The US Army Special Forces, known as the Green Berets, showcased their hacking abilities during the Swift Response 24 military exercises, confirming their unconventional warfare remit now includes hacking. The team demonstrated their capability to gain undetectable critical information and carried out a front-line hack during the exercise near Skillingaryd in Sweden. Swift Response 24 is part of a larger NATO training session.
It sounds like the US Army Special Forces, also known as the Green Berets, have been showcasing their hacking abilities during military exercises. Their unconventional warfare tactics now include hacking, as demonstrated in the recent Swift Response 24 exercises. The elite team, which includes the Operational Detachment Alpha (ODA), used hacking techniques to gain access to Wi-Fi networks and monitor activity in a target building in Sweden. They also employed remote access devices to infiltrate security systems and left signal jamming equipment to cover their tracks. This operation showcased the Green Berets’ capabilities and the evolving nature of military tactics, incorporating digital operations in addition to traditional warfare methods.