UK probes hacking of army’s Twitter, YouTube accounts

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LONDON: British officials have launched an investigation after hackers took control of the armed forces Twitter and YouTube accounts, the ministry of defence announced on July 3.

"We are aware of a breach of the Army's Twitter and YouTube accounts and an investigation is underway," said a ministry statement.

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UK probes hacking of army’s Twitter, YouTube accounts