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Account got hacked
What happened was a hacker got to the Twitter account. The hacker started by rebranding the automobile and then made remarks implying the CEO and staff use narcotics. This was just a joke, or it could possibly be considered cyber terrorism depending on your viewpoint.
The comments said that the group Anonymous was responsible for the hacking, but it did not really fit the profile of the group. More than likely, it was just some random person who was bored and wanted a good joke.
Chrysler, Jeep’s parent business, regained control of the account by noon, meaning it did not last long.
Stunt not planned by General Motors
General Motor's luxury division took no time in clearing its own name of the security breach. Cadillac spokeswoman Jordana Strosberg tweeted, “Hi Twitterverse! @Cadillac is not involved with the @Jeep hack.”
Chrysler was able to easily fight the attack due to so many people who reported it. Chrysler thanked its followers for reporting it quickly.
Another attack on Burger King
An attack that seemed to come from the same person occurred one day earlier to Burger King. Burger King’s twitter feed was hacked and had its Burger King logo replaced with a McDonald’s logo. Then there were profane comments. Burger King gained control easily as well.
After it regained control, the fast food royal tweeted, “Interesting day here at BURGER KING, but we’re back! Welcome to our brand new followers. Hope you all stick around!”
Hear from Anonymous
The same hashtag was used in both incidents, which indicates they came from the same source, according to CBS. Still, Anonymous denied participation and suggested that it may have just been a problem with the social media team at Burger King after the first attack occurred.
Chrysler hacked before
Ironically, Chrysler was hacked by a potty mouth in 2011, according to Torque News.
Sources
South Florida Business Journal
CBS
Torque News
Account got hacked
What happened was a hacker got to the Twitter account. The hacker started by rebranding the automobile and then made remarks implying the CEO and staff use narcotics. This was just a joke, or it could possibly be considered cyber terrorism depending on your viewpoint.
The comments said that the group Anonymous was responsible for the hacking, but it did not really fit the profile of the group. More than likely, it was just some random person who was bored and wanted a good joke.
Chrysler, Jeep’s parent business, regained control of the account by noon, meaning it did not last long.
Stunt not planned by General Motors
General Motor's luxury division took no time in clearing its own name of the security breach. Cadillac spokeswoman Jordana Strosberg tweeted, “Hi Twitterverse! @Cadillac is not involved with the @Jeep hack.”
Chrysler was able to easily fight the attack due to so many people who reported it. Chrysler thanked its followers for reporting it quickly.
Another attack on Burger King
An attack that seemed to come from the same person occurred one day earlier to Burger King. Burger King’s twitter feed was hacked and had its Burger King logo replaced with a McDonald’s logo. Then there were profane comments. Burger King gained control easily as well.
After it regained control, the fast food royal tweeted, “Interesting day here at BURGER KING, but we’re back! Welcome to our brand new followers. Hope you all stick around!”
Hear from Anonymous
The same hashtag was used in both incidents, which indicates they came from the same source, according to CBS. Still, Anonymous denied participation and suggested that it may have just been a problem with the social media team at Burger King after the first attack occurred.
Chrysler hacked before
Ironically, Chrysler was hacked by a potty mouth in 2011, according to Torque News.
Sources
South Florida Business Journal
CBS
Torque News
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