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TWACKED: Celebrities hacked on Twitter
24-Feb

Hackers targeted Lady Gaga's Twitter and Facebook accounts in a high-profile scam where they posted a misleading message saying, "Monsters, I'm giving away FREE iPad2's to each one of you in the spirit of the holidays :) Go to bit.ly/s5MTqM to receive one!". The link directed the fans to a spam page where they were asked to submit personal details.
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While celebrities have found a great way to connect with fans on Twitter, their online presence has also made them a vulnerable target for hackers across the globe. Here
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Hackers targeted Lady Gaga
Britney Spears has faced more hacking troubles than any celeb. While the first time it was a death hoax saying, "Britney has passed today", a few months later her whole Twitter page was taken over by hackers who replaced the background with Illuminati wallpaper and tweeted saying, "I give myself to Lucifer every day for it to arrive as quickly as possible. Glory to Satan!" TWACKED: Celebrities hacked on Twitter
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Kim Kardashian went into a panic mode when her Twitter account was hacked by internet pranksters. On discovering the fake tweets posted by an imposter, the socialite appealed to bosses of the site to help restore the security on her account. TWACKED: Celebrities hacked on Twitter
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