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US military Twitter and YouTube accounts hacked by Isis supporters

The US Central Command's Twitter and YouTube accounts have been suspended after apparently being hacked by Islamic State supporters.

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Obama: Isis hack shows need for stronger cybersecurity

President Obama with Congressional leaders John Boehner and Harry Reid. Credit: Reuters

The hack by Islamic extremists of the Twitter and YouTube accounts of the U.S. Central Command on Monday shows the need for stronger cybersecurity, President Obama has said.

Mr Obama made the remarks at a bipartisan meeting at the White House at which he urged Democrats and Republicans to work together on issues such as tax reform and trade.

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