US Centcom's social media hacked by Islamic State supporters

'American soldiers, we are coming, watch your back' – threats posted on Centcom's Twitter feed

US Centcom's social media hacked by Islamic State supporters
(Image credit: Twitter account of US military's Central Command)

The social media accounts of the US military's Central Command were temporarily shut down yesterday after being hacked by a group claiming to support Islamic State.

The hackers posted threatening messages and propaganda messages, as well as military documents, some of which included contact information for senior personnel.

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