Hackers target US government social media accounts

Two social media accounts for the United States Military Command were shut down after being taken over by hackers suspected of being supporters of the so-called Islamic State.

A screen grab of the compromised US Central Command Twitter account.

It's been described as an act of cyber-vandalism, more embarrassing than damaging.

Two social media accounts for the United States Military Command were shut down after being taken over by hackers suspected of being supporters of the so-called Islamic State.

As Emma Hannigan reports, the incident happened as President Barack Obama was delivering a speech on cyber security.

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