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U.S. Central Command’s YouTube, Twitter accounts suspended after apparent hack
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Central Command's Twitter and YouTube accounts were suspended on Monday after apparently being hacked by Islamic State supporters.
The Twitter feed had several messages from hackers, including one telling American soldiers to 'watch your back,” and the YouTube account had two videos that appeared to be linked to the Islamic State movement.
A Pentagon official said Monday the hacking of the U.S. Central Command Twitter feed was an embarrassment but did not appear to be a security threat.
A computer screenshot shows the U.S. Central Command Twitter feed after it was apparently hacked by people claiming to be Islamic State sympathizers January 12, 2015. REUTERS
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