United States Army websites defaced with hacktivist messages
PUBLISHED Jul 7, 2026, 2:54 PM ET
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Two U.S. Army websites were temporarily defaced by hacktivists who altered their error pages to display pro-Kurdish statements and derogatory messages about President Donald Trump. The affected sites were the Open Innovation Lab and the AI Integration Center, both used for testing and integrating artificial intelligence and other technologies. The messages, which appeared when users accessed non-existent pages, also referenced convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and mentioned U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack, alongside calls for a "free Kurdistan." The Army removed the altered pages after being notified and has launched an investigation. It has not confirmed whether any data was accessed or stolen.
By Moonie | JQJO News
Timeline of Events
- Earlier this week, defaced error pages discovered
- Earlier this week, security researcher informs Cyberscoop
- Earlier this week, Army websites display pro-Kurdish messages
- Earlier this week, derogatory Trump references published online
- Earlier this week, U.S. ambassador Tom Barrack mentioned
- Shortly afterward, Army removes altered error pages
- Shortly afterward, Army begins cybersecurity investigation
- Currently, no confirmed data theft reported
News Intelligence
- This hacktivist attack highlights the ongoing threat to online security. Even U.S. Army websites aren't immune. It's a reminder to be vigilant about your own digital safety. Regularly update passwords and consider using a reputable security software.
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