UPDATED: Newport Naval Officer on ISIS Hit List

UPDATED: Newport Naval Officer on ISIS Hit List

A group reported to be tied to ISIS has published a list of 100 US Military to be targeted for death and the list includes a Newport Naval Commander.

According to press reports, an ISIS-affiliated group, called 'Islamic State Hacking Division', has published online the names and addresses of 100 members of US Army, Air Force and Navy.

The group "issued a call to the Muslims of the US to kill them for they had participated in US airstrikes against the ISIS.

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The New York Times reports:

“With the huge amount of data we have from various different servers and databases, we have decided to leak 100 addresses so that our brothers in America can deal with you,” the Islamic State’s so-called Hacking Division said in the web posting. And now we have made it easy for you by giving you addresses, all you need to do is take the final step, so what are you waiting for?”

US Central Command posted the following to their Facebook page as a warning to US Military Personnel:

USCENTCOM Chief of Staff sends:

I am sending this message as a reminder regarding vigilance while using Social Media. Recently, a group claiming to represent ISIL has posed more online threats to military service members and their families.

A couple months ago, we reached out to remind you of the reality that we are operating in a 'new norm' in which cyber threats are real and constant; any CENTCOM teammate or family member could be targeted. To that end, we all should maintain a heightened sense of vigilance whether dealing with work or home computer usage, specifically as it relates to Social Media.

Adversaries and malicious "cyber" actors continue to use any method possible in an attempt to gain access and exploit any information they can. I ask that you maintain vigilance and continue to safeguard yourself and your family's security while interfacing on the internet and participating in Social Media.

As I noted before, if you see something, say something. Please discuss with your families and friends that information contained on commercial e-mail and social media sites are often susceptible to these types of harvesting manipulation or exploitation. Just like identity theft, there are bad actors out there trying to gain your information for their own benefit and potentially use it against you.

Helpful information is available to assist you in safely using your personal social media sites and employing the best security measures available:
https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/tips/ST06-003

We are in the business of protecting our Nation and you are our most valuable asset. Continue to protect yourselves, your families and all of your personal information. If you observe any suspicious activity, anytime during the day or night, you can call the USCENTCOM Command Center at 813-529-3051 or the MacDill AFB Base Defense Operations Center at 813-828-3322. For all emergencies call 911 first.

MICHAEL X. GARRETT
Major General, U.S. Army