Security Brief: Syria, Social Media Account Hacks

Security Brief: Syria, Social Media Account Hacks

The main events of the week between August 26 - September 1, 2013

Twitter and Facebook Accounts of Tahrir News Hacked by Muslim Brotherhood

Twitter and Facebook Accounts of Tahrir News Hacked by Muslim Brotherhood

The hackers posted false information from both social media accounts

Hamas Accused of Hacking Facebook Account of Former Official

Hamas Accused of Hacking Facebook Account of Former Official

Dr. Khader Mahjar says his account has been hacked into three times this month

Facebook and Twitter Accounts of the New York Post Hacked by Syrian Electronic Army

Facebook and Twitter Accounts of the New York Post Hacked by Syrian Electronic Army

A total of six social media accounts have been hijacked

Facebook Page of Peppa Pig World Theme Park Hacked

Facebook Page of Peppa Pig World Theme Park Hacked

The hacker posted all sorts of inappropriate pictures and messages

Syrian Electronic Army Hacks “The Onion” Twitter and Facebook Accounts

Syrian Electronic Army Hacks “The Onion” Twitter and Facebook Accounts

They claim to have also gained access to staff email accounts

Aces & Eights Hackers Hijack Impact Wrestling Website, Facebook and Twitter Accounts

Aces & Eights Hackers Hijack Impact Wrestling Website, Facebook and Twitter Accounts

Real hack or a marketing stunt similar to the one pulled by MTV?

Facebook Account of Colin Powell Hacked

Facebook Account of Colin Powell Hacked

The hacker started posting pictures leaked from the email accounts of the Bush family

Facebook and Twitter Accounts of Qatar Foundation Hacked by Syrian Electronic Army

Facebook and Twitter Accounts of Qatar Foundation Hacked by Syrian Electronic Army

The hacktivists are protesting against the fact that Qatar supports the bloodshed in Syria

Facebook Pages of Cubs, Yankees, Giants, Others Hacked

Facebook Pages of Cubs, Yankees, Giants, Others Hacked

A total of nine MBL teams have fallen victim to a hacker

Hackers Post Fake News from Al Arabyia’s Facebook and Twitter Accounts

Hackers Post Fake News from Al Arabyia’s Facebook and Twitter Accounts

The media company is constantly attacked by supporters of the Syrian regime

Member Credentials Leak Explained by Facebook

Member Credentials Leak Explained by Facebook

Most of the victims used weak passwords to protect their accounts

 
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