Just how the hell did a 21 year old, inexperienced, lowly airman first class from the reservist Air National Guard gain access to such information in the first place?

Hollywood portrayals of covert US intelligence agencies must be full of s hit. Apparently, a "dare to share" (rather than "eyes only") attitude whereby an alleged 1.3 million people have access to such "classified" (&#128512 data might be to blame. You think?

Always amazes me just how often such potentially damaging leaks come from stupid actions like leaving a briefcase on a train. Supposedly highly trained and professional organizations undone by amateur hour. Mind you, if you've read any of Ben MacIntyre's books on secret services during WW2 or the development of the SAS this may come as no surprise.