'Israel is a terrorist state, Free Palestine' flash on Ford's X account. Company confirms handle 'briefly compromised'
«Our X account was briefly compromised and the previous three posts were not authorised or posted by Ford. We are investigating the issue, and apologise for any confusion caused,» said Ford in a statement on X after the company recovered its account on the platform.
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The incident highlights the vulnerability of high-profile social media accounts, with some users quickly reacting by sharing the posts in the replies to Ford's most recent updates. While the company has not yet disclosed the specifics of how the breach occurred, the unauthorized posts raised questions about account security.
David Derigiotis, president of Flow Specialty, a brokerage firm, told CBS news that social media accounts of individuals and corporations have been vulnerable to hacking for years. He pointed out that the speed at which companies regain control of their accounts is crucial in minimising damage.
In August, former President Donald Trump also claimed his campaign's social media was hacked, raising concerns over cybersecurity in the digital age. Derigiotis stressed on the need for both companies and individuals to act swiftly in the event of a breach. «There are a few different ways that accounts typically get compromised. It could be employees being targeted, of the company itself,» he said. «It could be the social media manager or individuals who handle
