German Defence Commissioner Calls for Improved Secure Communications After Officers' Call Intercepted by Russia
• German defence commissioner demands training in secure communications after call intercepted by Russia • Calls for ensuring ability to communicate sensitive information securely; change needed if not possible • Demands greater investment in countering espionage and strengthening military intelligence • Call intercepted because officers used unencrypted Webex instead of secure line • Officials seek to clarify if Webex complies with rules on sharing low-level classified data