Fake DOD memo about ‘compromised’ apps shows swift spread of deceptive messaging

A false memo allegedly from U.S. Cyber Command claimed apps (Uber, Snapchat, Talabat) were compromised and could reveal service members' locations; the DOD confirmed the memo is fake, companies reported no evidence of compromise, and the article highlights the rapid spread of misinformation following recent military actions, with possible Iranian involvement in amplification.