• Petrol Prices in Pakistan
  • USD to PKR Rates
  • MTMIS – Online Vehicle Verification
  • Ehsaas Program
  • Punjab Rozgar Scheme
  • Naya Pakistan Housing Program
  • Mera Pakistan Mera Ghar Loan
Sunday, January 24, 2021
INCPak
  • World
  • National
    • Islamabad
    • Azad Kashmir
    • Balochistan
    • Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
    • Gilgit Baltistan
    • Sindh
    • Punjab
    • FATA
  • Health
  • Automotive
  • Technology
    • Tech News
    • Custom Roms
    • Tips & Tricks
    • INCPak Forum
    • Reviews
    • Phone Reviews
    • Crypto
    • Stock ROMs
    • What’s new?
    • Computer Stuff
    • INCPak Roms
  • Mobile Prices
  • Education
  • Entertainment
  • More
    • Editorial
    • Information
    • Travel
    • Beauty
    • Food
    • Music
    • Movies
    • Sports
    • Documentaries
    • Personalities
    • History
    • Economy
    • Emergency Numbers
No Result
View All Result
INCPak
No Result
View All Result

Twitter hack was result of spear phishing attack says company

by Ali Gulrez
Jul 31, 2020
in Technology
Reading Time: 3min read
A A
0

The massive Twitter hack that took place mid-July was the result of a spear phishing attack according to the social media giant.

Twitter hack, Twitter, spear phishing attack, Twitter spear phishing attack
Twitter hack was result of spear phishing attach says company.

According to Twitter, the hackers were able to gain access to Twitter’s internal network by using the credentials of employees that were targeted using the spear phishing attack.

By obtaining employee credentials, they were able to target specific employees who had access to our account support tools. They then targeted 130 Twitter accounts – Tweeting from 45, accessing the DM inbox of 36, and downloading the Twitter Data of 7.

— Twitter Support (@TwitterSupport) July 31, 2020

Being able to access the internal Twitter network, these hackers were able to target employees who had access to account management and support tools allowing them to target 130 Twitter accounts.

Read more: WhatsApp testing multi device support & more new features.

According to the report, the hackers tweeted from 45 of these accounts while accessing the Direct Message (DM) inbox of 36 and downloading data of just seven accounts.

Although the company claims that these tools and processes are constantly being updated and improved, they have limited access to the internal tools and system following the Twitter hack on 15 July and as a result their response time to some support needs will be slower.

The Twitter hack targeted accounts of high profile politicians, businessmen and celebrities with bogus Tweets sent from their accounts offering to double the amount of Bitcoin sent to a particular address. According to sources, these hackers were able to gain over $113,500 from the online crypto scam.

Read more: PUBG unbanned in Pakistan: PTA.

Follow INCPAK on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram  for update.

ShareTweetPin4
Previous Post

Ertugrul stars Engin Altan & Gulsim Ali wish fans Eid Mubarak

Next Post

WhatsApp expiring messages, mute always option spotted in new beta

Related Posts

Hot 10 Play, Infinix Hot 10 Play Price Pakistan, Infinix Hot 10 Play
Technology

Infinix Hot 10 Play Price in Pakistan – with 6000mAh battery

by FIA
Jan 19, 2021
WhatsApp Privacy Policy, WhatsApp, Terms and Condition
Technology

WhatsApp delays privacy policy changes

by Ali Gulrez
Jan 16, 2021
Samsung Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus, Galaxy S21 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy S21 Price, Galaxy S21 Price
Technology

Samsung Galaxy S21, S21 Plus and S21 Ultra – Price and Specifications

by Ali Gulrez
Jan 16, 2021
Xiaomi Blacklist, Xiaomi, Xiaomi, Chinese Military
Technology

Xiaomi responds to US blacklist, denies ties to Chinese military

by Ali Gulrez
Jan 15, 2021
TikTok, TikTok Policy
Technology

TikTok announces new policy for users under 18 years old

by Ali Gulrez
Jan 14, 2021
WhatsApp Signal, WhatsApp vs Signal, WhatsApp, Signal
Technology

WhatsApp vs Signal – Which is more secure?

by Ali Gulrez
Jan 14, 2021
WhatsApp Privacy Policy, PTA WhatsApp, WhatsApp
Information

PTA reviews the updated WhatsApp privacy policy

by Ali Gulrez
Jan 14, 2021
AMD Ryzen 5000, Ryzen 5000, AMD Ryzen 5000 series mobile processors
Technology

AMD announces Ryzen 5000 series mobile processors

by Ali Gulrez
Jan 13, 2021
Next Post
WhatsApp Expiring Messages, WhatsApp Mute Always, WhatsApp, Mute Always, Expiring Messages

WhatsApp expiring messages, mute always option spotted in new beta

Esra Bilgic, Esra Bilgic Eid Mubarak, Dirilis Ertugrul, Ertugrul Ghazi

Dirilis Ertugrul star Esra Bilgic wishes fans Eid Mubarak

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published.

Follow us on Twitter

INCPAK Twitter

Latest

  • Sana Fakhar criticized for kissing her ‘husband’
  • King Fahd University fully funded MS and PhD Scholarships 2021
  • Legendary TV host Larry King dies aged 87
  • Family strips ‘Mufti’ Title From Abdul Qavi
  • Short Film “Akeli” starring Danial Afzal, Maham Amir & Noreen Gulwani
  • Gold Rate in Pakistan Today – 23 January 2021
  • Sindh allows shopping malls to open all week
  • FAKE NEWS ALERT: SBP issues ATM withdrawal limit
  • Young Man hit by train while TikTok video in Rawalpindi

Follow us on Instagram

Qries

USD to PKR Rates

Qries

INCPak Official Logo

Independent News Coverage Pakistan - INCPAK Logo

Independent News Coverage Pakistan - INCPak.com

INCPak Official App - Download from Google Play Store

Vehicle Verification Online App

Vehicle Verification Online App

MTMIS Vehicle Verification Online Pakistan - Download from Google Play Store

Site links

  • About INCPak
  • Advertise with Us
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • INCPak Team Members
  • Cookie Policy
  • Contact INCPak
  • About
  • Team
  • Advertise
  • Terms
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact

Independent News Coverage Pakistan - All Rights Reserved © 2021
This site is hosted by Evolution Host

  • World
  • National
    • Islamabad
    • Azad Kashmir
    • Balochistan
    • Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
    • Gilgit Baltistan
    • Sindh
    • Punjab
    • FATA
  • Health
  • Automotive
  • Technology
    • Tech News
    • Custom Roms
    • Tips & Tricks
    • INCPak Forum
    • Reviews
    • Phone Reviews
    • Crypto
    • Stock ROMs
    • What’s new?
    • Computer Stuff
    • INCPak Roms
  • Mobile Prices
  • Education
  • Entertainment
  • More
    • Editorial
    • Information
    • Travel
    • Beauty
    • Food
    • Music
    • Movies
    • Sports
    • Documentaries
    • Personalities
    • History
    • Economy
    • Emergency Numbers
No Result
View All Result

Independent News Coverage Pakistan - All Rights Reserved © 2021
This site is hosted by Evolution Host

Go to mobile version