Florida Teenager And 2 Others Charged In Twitter Hack

In a recent Twitter hack, three individuals, including a 17-year-old from Florida, were identified as the culprits. They targeted high-profile accounts like Joe Biden and Elon Musk, promising to double Bitcoin sent to an anonymous address. The scam netted over $100,000. The hackers accessed 130 accounts, sending scam tweets from 45 and accessing 36 direct message inboxes. Legal actions are underway, with charges filed in both Florida and California. Twitter reported that employee credentials were stolen to facilitate the hack.

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