The Federal Bureau of Investigation launched a probe into the widespread hack of Twitter Inc. that occurred Wednesday, amid growing concerns that the vulnerability of the company’s systems could pose broader risks to international security. Lawmakers and security experts on Thursday said the attack, in which hackers commandeered numerous Twitter accounts, including for prominent figures such as Joe Biden and Bill Gates, pointed to an especially worrisome vulnerability heading into the U.S. presidential election, given Twitter’s...

Source: Wall Street Journal July 16, 2020 18:03 UTC