Pro-Assad Group Claims AP Twitter Hacking

HT: The Hill

The Syrian Electronic Army, an pro-Assad web based group that will "spread the truth about all those who wish ill of our country," claimed responsibility for hacking the Associated Press twitter feed earlier today.

The tweets caused bit of panic on Wall Street when they falsely reported that there had been two explosions at the White House, injuring President Obama in the process, but were abated when White House Press Secretary Jay Carney assured reporters that it was a hoax.

There is no independent confirmation of the groups supposed responsibility, and the FBI is investigating who is responsible for the social media breach along with the Secret Service. The twitter feed has been suspended by the Associated Press to prevent further false information from being spread on their account.

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