Prominent U.S. Twitter Accounts Hacked

Prominent U.S. Twitter Accounts Hacked

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The video discusses a security breach on Twitter, where internal systems were compromised through a social engineering attack targeting staff. High-profile accounts were affected, but the fault lay with Twitter's internal security. In response, Twitter blocked all verified accounts temporarily, raising concerns about misinformation and trust, especially with upcoming US elections.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

In what ways did the incident affect journalists and public service accounts on Twitter?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What deeper questions were raised by the incident regarding misinformation?

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