Friday, January 16, 2015

Apparently Hacked UPI And New York Post Twitter Accounts Announce Fake U.S. War With China

In a statement to BuzzFeed News, the Department of Defense said that the reports were not true.

The Twitter accounts of the New York Post and wire service United Press International reported Friday that a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier was engaged in active combat with Chinese vessels.

The Twitter accounts of the New York Post and wire service United Press International reported Friday that a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier was engaged in active combat with Chinese vessels.

The tweets from both accounts used the same language.

The tweets from both accounts used the same language.

The Post's tweet was taken down soon after it was posted, and a Sunday business editor said the account was hacked.

The Post's tweet was taken down soon after it was posted, and a Sunday business editor said the account was hacked.

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