By: Sean Lyngaas, Zachary Cohen
Hackers breached a senior US Space Force official’s Instagram account and temporarily posted a string of pro-Iran and anti-US propaganda on Sunday, some of it invoking the Vietnam War.


Sean Lyngaas is a Cybersecurity Reporter at CNN. He specializes in topics such as cybersecurity, cybercrime, and security technology, with a keen focus on drone technology and law enforcement applications. Sean has been featured in various outlets, including Gwinnett Daily Post, CBS News, and ABC7 Los Angeles, among others.
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Sean Lyngaas primarily covers breaking news, government announcements, and evolving stories related to privacy & cybersecurity, politics, and government. His articles often focus on FBI investigations, cybersecurity incidents involving hacking or ransomware attacks with a particular emphasis on US Government involvement and Russian hackers.
Given his coverage attributes and themes covered, Sean would likely be interested in receiving pitches from experts who can provide insights into ongoing cyber threats and attacks as well as the political implications of these events. Additionally, he may also be open to sources with knowledge of specific FBI investigations or those able to contextualize cybersecurity incidents within the broader geopolitical landscape.
As most of Sean's work is based on breaking news and evolving stories related to cyber threats and security incidents involving government entities like the FBI or international actors such as Russian hackers, it’s important for potential contributors to have real-time information about current events in this space.
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