Trump Jr.’s Twitter Account Hacked

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Donald Trump Jr.'s Twitter account was hacked on Tuesday.

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The hack reportedly lasted for about 10 minutes.

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During that time, the hacker posted several tweets that were quickly deleted.

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The tweets included messages critical of the Trump administration and supportive of Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang.

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The hacker also changed Trump Jr.'s profile picture to an image of Hillary Clinton.

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The spokesman for Trump Jr. said that the account was secure and that they were investigating the incident.

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The incident highlights the ongoing need for strong cybersecurity measures, particularly for high-profile individuals and organizations.

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It also raises concerns about the potential for foreign interference in the upcoming 2024 presidential election.

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