The apparent infiltration came as President Barack Obama prepared to outline new proposals to protect the country's Internet systems from cybersecurity threats.. DESIGN: ESSA MALIK
The Twitter feed had several messages from hackers, including one telling American soldiers to "watch your back," and the YouTube account had two videos that appeared to be linked to the Islamic State movement.
"In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful, the CyberCaliphate continues its CyberJihad," the Centcom Twitter feed said.
The Twitter account published a list of generals and addresses associated with them, titled "Army General Officer Public Roster (by rank) 2 January 2014."
Subsequent posts on the Centcom twitter account read, "Pentagon Networks Hacked! China Scenarios" and "Pentagon Networks Hacked. Korean Scenarios."
The apparent infiltration came as President Barack Obama prepared to outline new proposals to protect the country's Internet systems from cybersecurity threats.
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OMG, IS has such brilliant hackers that can even access there sensitive accounts, Almight Allah bless all of us from enemies of Humans in the name of Allah
ISIS are not Muslims, they are USA agents, these accounts hacked by USA agencies.
@US CENTCOM: And I can confirm that I have hacked these accounts hunh!
These terrorists won't know what hit them when the retaliation comes. All there will be left is a smear on the ground where they once stood.
a fitna created by cia now getting hit by there own creation
Now that is embarrassing!
Admin: freedom of speech?
Hi,
'Centcom' who are you kidding?
@US CENTCOM: Wish you best of luck against these cyber-militants.
We can confirm that the CENTCOM Twitter and YouTube accounts were compromised earlier today. We are taking appropriate measures to address the matter. I have no further information to provide at this time.
Digital Engagement Team - U.S. Central Command