Dutch police confirm hack of Donald Trump’s Twitter account

Recently, Dutch media reported the alleged hacking of Donald Trump’s Twitter account after a Dutch researcher correctly guessed the president’s password: “maga2020!” Security researcher and ethical hacker Victor Gevers could access to Trump’s direct messages, post tweets in his name and change his profile, De Volkskrant newspaper reported. Four years ago, Gevers, along two other Dutch ethical hackers, allegedly hacked Trump’s account.

Now, BBC News reports Dutch prosecutors confirmed the hack and claim Gevers provided proof of the hack. They have sent U.S. authorities the results of their investigation.

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