U.S. military: Twitter poses terrorist threat
Twitter messages have been identified as way of communication for terrorists regarding future attacks
Follow @infoworldSocial networking service Twitter could be used by terrorists as a tool in planning attacks, the U.S. military claims.
In a report by the US Army's 304th Military Intelligence Battalion, which has been posted on the Federation of American Scientists, Tweets (Twitter messages) have been identified as way of communication for terrorists regarding future attacks.
[ Keep up on the latest tech news headlines at InfoWorld News, or subscribe to the Today's Headlines newsletter. ]
"Terrorists could theoretically use Twitter social networking in the U.S. as an operational tool," the report says.
It is also feared that Tweets from troops stationed overseas could be used by terrorists as information for attacks.
The report also claims that al-Qaeda forums have discussed the use of satellite navigation and mapping tools during attacks, with one post highlighting the use of mobile phone navigation tools in "Marksmanship, Border Crossings and in Concealment of Supplies."
A correction to this story was posted on Oct. 29, 2008.
PC Advisor is an InfoWorld affiliate.









