A twitter handle of the Israeli Army was taken over by Internet hackers, who posted a message warning that a nuclear facility in Israel have been hit by two rockets, causing a brief torrent of panic.
Israel’s most popular news portal Ynet posted a screenshot of the alarming tweet: “#WARNING: Possible nuclear leak in the region after 2 rockets hit Dimona nuclear facility” in the south of the country.”
Israel Defence Forces (IDF) Spokesman’s Office later deleted the misleading tweet. The account posted an apology to its followers. “We apologise for the incorrect tweets,” the IDF Spokesman’s Office wrote. “Our twitter account was compromised. We will combat terror on all fronts including the cyber dimension,” the statement said.
The Syrian Electronic Army claimed responsibility for the hacking, posting a screenshot on its Twitter page to prove it.
The group has been known for taking over Twitter accounts in the past.