Strava runs are continuing to leak sensitive military information, with over 500 UK soldiers the latest to be exposed

Date:
Sat, 04 Apr 2026 16:30:00 +0000

Description:
We've got more cases of military personnel revealing a significant amount of information through the fitness app.

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An investigation from The i Paper turned up Strava routes and profile information posted by British military personnel at several sites across the UK including bases in Northwood, Faslane, and North Yorkshire. One of the runs posted publicly is labeled 'Security Breach', suggesting the soldiers involved are aware that their activities can be seen and aren't too fussed about who might be looking at where they're exercising. Article continues below You may like Strava reveals location of French warship after officer records on-deck run New report identifies the most data-hungry fitness apps Top photo ID apps leak user data - over 150,000 thought to have been affected

As pointed out in the report, the locations of these bases aren't secret. However, Strava runs can give away details of which personnel are posted where, and how members of the military are being moved around. 'Frankly ridiculous' Strava data has been posted around the Faslane base (Image
credit: The i Paper/Strava) The i Paper was able to identify submariners and their families via Strava activity logs posted around HMNN Clyde in Faslane, the home of the UK's Trident nuclear submarines. Photos of warships entering the port have also been posted through the app.

"The fact that individuals are using personal accounts in a restricted area allows foreign states to piece together small pieces of information that you can potentially build up about an individual's life," security expert Dan Lomas told The i Paper.

A UK military intelligence official approached for comment said it was "frankly ridiculous" that this amount of information was being posted
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Whether or not your job is related to national security, you should be
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