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US IT worker pleads guilty to sending Top Secret files to Ethiopia

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A US government IT worker has pleaded guilty to transmitting classified information to Ethiopia. The technician admitted to copying Top Secret files over a period of more than two years. As part of their plea agreement, the individual faces a minimum of a 10-year prison sentence. AI

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US IT worker pleads guilty to sending Top Secret files to Ethiopia

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  1. The Register — AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Connor Jones ·

    US gov IT worker pleads guilty to sending Top Secret files to Ethiopia

    Help desk technician agrees to minimum 10-year jail term after being caught copying files for more than 2 years

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