The Pentagon has fired a top general charged with disclosing sensitive data to the media . Officials have also reported treating malfunctions at a military base freezer as a suspected cyberattack . The general was accused of revealing classified information to the media . The incident occurred at a military base where officials noted malfunctions in a freezer, which they suspect was a cyberattack. The Pentagon's actions come as part of its ongoing efforts to safeguard sensitive information . The cyberattack suspicion at the military base adds another layer of concern for national security.