Topic: Twitter Hack

Twitter is investigating a potential state-sponsored hack originating from China and Saudi Arabia. In a separate investigation, a California doctor named Zung Pham was arrested for illegal drug distribution. Authorities have linked Pham's prescriptions to the suspect in the Borderline Bar mass shooting, though the specific drugs involved have not been disclosed by the media.

MSNBC anchor Katie Tur expressed extreme anxiety over Donald Trump's unmonitored Twitter account, fearing a hack could lead to accidental nuclear war with North Korea. The hosts mock the hysteria, noting that while tweets can affect stock prices, they are unlikely to trigger an immediate military launch without chain-of-command verification.

The NFL's verified Twitter account was hacked to falsely report the death of Commissioner Roger Goodell at age 57. While major networks like CNN ran the story on their news tickers, ESPN’s Adam Schefter was able to debunk the report after speaking with the Commissioner’s deputies. Goodell later joked about the incident, saying it was "harsh" to be killed off by his own network while he was out golfing.

Glenn Beck told his radio audience that "the Pentagon was hacked" after the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) Twitter and YouTube accounts were defaced by a group calling itself the "Cyber Caliphate." The hosts clarify that this was merely "cyber vandalism" involving a compromised password, not a breach of secure military systems. They criticize Beck for spreading irresponsible misinformation to his listeners.

A hacked Associated Press tweet claiming explosions at the White House caused a temporary "flash crash" in the stock market. The hosts suggest the event was either a coordinated financial play or a viral marketing stunt for the upcoming film White House Down.

The hosts discuss recent security breaches on Twitter that affected their accounts and those of other tech personalities like Leo Laporte. They address the frustration of being unfollowed by users who mistake spam from a hacked account for intentional posts. Additionally, they react to filmmaker Kevin Smith mentioning the show on his Smodcast, noting his dismissive attitude toward the hosts' media history.

Twitter reported a security breach affecting approximately 250,000 users, leading to the resetting of "salted" passwords. The attack is linked to purported flaws in the Ruby on Rails framework, which Twitter utilizes. One of the hosts describes receiving a notification from Twitter regarding the compromise of limited user information, including usernames and email addresses.

Representative Anthony Weiner is embroiled in "Wienergate" after a lewd photo was sent from his Twitter account to a 25-year-old woman in Seattle. Weiner claims his account was hacked, while some media outlets suggest the incident may involve Andrew Breitbart. The lack of mainstream media coverage is criticized, with suggestions that Weiner's status as a high-ranking Democrat protects him from scrutiny.

John C. Dvorak addresses reports that his Twitter account was compromised over the weekend. He clarifies that while some suspected a root server breach, the vulnerability was likely due to a "skeleton key" password he reused across multiple low-security forums. Dvorak confirms he has since updated his credentials but remains indifferent to the security of non-essential forum accounts.