The Associated Press’s Twitter account was hacked on Tuesday during which a false Tweet was sent out to their nearly 2 million followers:
This Tweet, which caused a dramatic drop in the stock market, is one that I am responsible for. I’m a pretty good hacker, and as I had some free time on Tuesday, I thought I would mess around and manipulate the international markets. Of course, I’ve been doing this sort of thing for a long time and have often hacked CNN’s Twitter. What follows are some of the Tweets I’ve sent out over the years under the CNN banner:
The Cable News Network @CNN
Breaking: Bigfoot corned and in shoot-out with police in Cannon Beach, Oregon.
The Cable News Network @CNN
Terror Alert: Black.
The Cable News Network @CNN
Gwyneth Paltrow has a cheat day: Allows herself one Native Spirit cigarette each Saturday.
The Cable News Network @CNN
Correction: Gwyneth Paltrow allows herself a cigarette once a week, NOT necessarily on Saturday.
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Last living Inuit passes away at age 34. US to mint commemorative coin.
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Officials report that 70% of Austria is now in flames after an explosion at a paint factory.
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New tank built by the US Military reported to travel in excess of 225 mph.
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Breaking: Two Kardashian sisters confirmed dead after opening fan letters laced with Nicin.
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Correction: NOT fan letters. Investigation continues.
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New Pope considering easing church restrictions on prostitution.
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Now illegal in Canada and punishable for up to 5 yrs in prison if pregnant woman caught smoking.
The Cable News Network @CNN
German scientists suggest that the heart may not be responsible for pumping blood in the human body.
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The IOC to cancel all Olympic events involving running. Officials say likely to be more trampoline and gun events.
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Terror Alert: Very black.