After the hacking collective Anonymous launched a Twitter campaign pledging to go after the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base in Cuba, the U.S. military barred all Wi-Fi access on the base, according to the Associated Press. All social media, including Facebook and Twitter, also has been banned.. Army Lt. Col. Samuel House told the Associated Press that the shuttering of the base's Wi-Fi was because of Anonymous' public plans to "disrupt activities" at the military prison. The link for this article located at CNET is no longer available. . U.S. defense officials restricted internet access and social platforms at Guantanamo in response to potential cyberattacks from Anonymous, highlighting security issues.. Guantanamo Wi-Fi, Anonymous Hacking, Military Security. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
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