Twitter Hack is latest to underscore Third Party App Risk

The Security Ledger article reports a widespread hijacking of high-profile Twitter accounts that occurred when attackers compromised a popular third-party app (Twitter Counter) and used its access to post pro-Turkish, inflammatory messages across media, government, and celebrity accounts; the incident highlights supply-chain and OAuth token risks from connected third-party applications, the difficulty organizations face in governing social accounts, and how such compromises can persist despite password changes and two-factor protections.