Sensitive personal data could have been accessed in Twitter hack, experts warn

Twitter says it has restored most functionality and was continuing to investigate, but security experts have warned that as well as gaining access to the accounts to post the tweets, the hackers could have seen other private account information, for example, direct messages.

More sensitive information from high-profile Twitter accounts hit by a cryptocurrency scam may have been accessed and could be leaked in the weeks ahead, cyber security experts have warned.

The accounts, which have large Twitter followings, were simultaneously hacked and a message posted encouraging users to send 1,000 dollars (£798) to a Bitcoin address to receive double in return.