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Hacker attacks caused Twitter's service to be interrupted globally

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**Twitter Confirms Global Service Disruption Stemming from Hacker Attack**

SAN FRANCISCO, [Date] – Twitter experienced a significant global service interruption today. The disruption started around [Time] AM/PM PST. Users worldwide reported problems. They could not access the platform normally. Login attempts failed for many people. Tweets and timelines failed to load correctly. Direct messages also did not work.

Our technical teams identified the cause quickly. A deliberate hacker attack caused the outage. The attackers targeted critical systems. They used sophisticated methods. Their goal was to disrupt service. This was not a routine technical issue.

We immediately activated our security protocols. Our engineers worked to counter the attack. They isolated affected systems. They rerouted traffic to stabilize the platform. This intense effort took approximately two hours. Service was gradually restored globally starting around [Time] AM/PM PST. Full functionality returned shortly after.

We understand this caused major inconvenience. We apologize to all users. Keeping Twitter secure and reliable is our top priority. We are investigating this attack thoroughly. Our security teams are examining the attack’s origin. They are analyzing the methods used. We are also strengthening our defenses. We want to prevent similar incidents.


Hacker attacks caused Twitter's service to be interrupted globally

(Hacker attacks caused Twitter’s service to be interrupted globally)

User data security remains a key focus. Our investigation so far shows no evidence of compromised user accounts. We found no sign of private user data being accessed. We will update users if this changes. We are cooperating with relevant authorities. We are sharing details about the attack. We appreciate the patience shown by our global community during this disruption. We are committed to maintaining a safe service.