Social 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.
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"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.
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