Ask the Expert: How did a 21-year-old Air National Guard member get access to classified information?

Top Secret
Photo credit jat306/GettyImages

It's being called the worst U.S. intelligence leak in a decade, sensitive government secrets were shared in a chat room and ended up circulating around the world. Now, the person suspected of leaking that information is under arrest. Authorities say he's a 21-year-old Massachusetts Air National Guard member.

Former FBI Special Agent Stuart Kaplan joined Ask the Expert Thursday. He shared with Kristin Diaz and David Rancken, how something like this happens and discussed why swatting incidents across Texas on Thursday are also concerning.

LISTEN on the Audacy App

Tell your Smart Speaker to "PLAY 1080 KRLD"

Sign Up to receive our KRLD Insider Newsletter for more news

Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

Featured Image Photo Credit: jat306/GettyImages