WASHINGTON — Hackers claiming (click here) to be working on behalf of the Sunni militant group known as the Islamic State took over the Twitter
and YouTube accounts of the United States Central Command on Monday,
sending out a series of posts far different from the American military’s
standard fare.
“In
the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful, the
CyberCaliphate continues its CyberJihad,” one post on Twitter said.
“American soldiers, we are coming, watch your back,” said another.
The
Defense Department scrambled against the attack. By early Monday
afternoon, Central Command had taken down its Twitter account and
suspended its YouTube feed. A defense official said that no classified
material had been breached and that the military was taking steps to
address the matter. The F.B.I. was also investigating....
Indeed. Our American tax dollar at work, right Mr. Clapper? When Target was hacked the American people were outraged, but, somehow when an American government site is hacked it is all in a day's work. I don't think so.
The American people look to their government for security, services and a life full of potential, safety to pursue their ambitions and happiness. This is not a happy moment!
I am outraged that EXCUSES are even part of the venue of apologies to the American people for allowing such a mess of their websites. Now, the potential for the USA government to have really lousy websites is known to the American people. So, I strongly suggest all intelligence agencies and government offices take this OPPORTUNITY to improve on the failed security that has occurred.
I AM TIRED OF THE EXCUSES that facilitates "One Man Risk." I really am. This indifference to the security of all government websites is not appreciated. It is not appreciated AT ALL.
Indeed. Our American tax dollar at work, right Mr. Clapper? When Target was hacked the American people were outraged, but, somehow when an American government site is hacked it is all in a day's work. I don't think so.
The American people look to their government for security, services and a life full of potential, safety to pursue their ambitions and happiness. This is not a happy moment!
I am outraged that EXCUSES are even part of the venue of apologies to the American people for allowing such a mess of their websites. Now, the potential for the USA government to have really lousy websites is known to the American people. So, I strongly suggest all intelligence agencies and government offices take this OPPORTUNITY to improve on the failed security that has occurred.
I AM TIRED OF THE EXCUSES that facilitates "One Man Risk." I really am. This indifference to the security of all government websites is not appreciated. It is not appreciated AT ALL.
