The Army confirmed the "breach", saying it took information security "extremely seriously" and was resolving the issue. Both accou

Army's YouTube and Twitter accounts hacked

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The Army confirmed the "breach", saying it took information security "extremely seriously" and was resolving the issue. Both accounts have now been restored.

An Army spokesperson added: "Whilst we have now resolved the issue an investigation is ongoing and it would be inappropriate to comment further."

At one stage, the Twitter account name was changed to Bapesclan, accompanied by a profile picture featuring an ape-like cartoon figure with make-up mimicking a clown.

The Army later tweeted: "Apologies for the temporary interruption to our feed. We will conduct a full investigation and learn from this incident. Thanks for following us and normal service will now resume."

Conservative MP Tobias Ellwood, chair of the Commons defence select committee, said what had happened "looks serious".

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