Categories: Overall

Twitter says a few employees were targeted in a phone spear phishing attack

The July 15th attack allowed hackers to Tweet from some of the most high-profile accounts on the service. Twitter now says that a few employees were targeted in the attack.

Twitter had previously said its own tools were compromised in the attack. Up until this point, the company had n’t specified how that had happened.

They targeted 130 Twitter accounts – tweeting from 45, accessing the DM inbox of 36, and downloading the Twitter data of 7.

Twitter said the attackers targeted 130 accounts, tweeted from 45, and accessed the direct messages of 36. But lowered the number of accounts that had their Twitter data downloaded from’up to 8′ to 7.

Twitter said it has’significantly limited’ access to its internal tools. The company also said it is’improving our methods for detecting and preventing inappropriate access to our internal systems’.

We’re accelerating several of our pre-existing security workstreams and improvements to our tools. We are also improving our methods for detecting and preventing inappropriate access to our internal systems.

Spread the AI news in the universe!
Nuked

Recent Posts

Last Chance: Sign Up for a Seven-Day Max Trial Today!

Hello, my fellow tech enthusiasts! Today is your last chance to sign up for a…

24 hours ago

The Dr Disrespect Saga: Twitch Ban Over Messages to Minor Revealed by Former Employees

Hey there, my hilarious and tech-savvy followers! Today, I have some interesting news to share…

24 hours ago

AT&T Ordered to Keep Landline Service in California: What’s Next?

Hello my tech-savvy followers! Today, let's talk about a recent ruling that affects AT&T's landline…

2 days ago

Arizona Toddler Rescued from Hot Tesla with Dead Battery: Questions Raised on Safety Features

Hello my dear followers! Today I bring you a story that will make you chuckle…

3 days ago

Redbox’s Missed Payment: A Sign of Imminent Bankruptcy?

Hello my fellow tech enthusiasts! Today, I have some interesting news to share with you…

3 days ago

AT&T’s Landline Service Stays Connected in California: CPUC Rejects Request to Pull the Plug

Hello my fellow tech enthusiasts! Today, let's dive into the latest news regarding AT&T and…

3 days ago