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The microblogging site adds a new security measure designed to make it harder for organizations like the National Security Agency to uncover its data. Read this article by Donna Tam on CNET News.

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Twitter Inc has obtained a $1 billion credit line ahead of its initial public offering, the company disclosed Tuesday in an amended investor prospectus.Goldman Sachs, Morgan

Twitter is more than a simple messaging platform. It's a conversation about your passions and it's easy to get completed addicted. That's a good thing.

What is a Twitter chat? 

In it's simplest form, its a set time where folks get together and all post using the same hashtag. Most times there are moderators and set questions. Each chat works a little differently. But the basics are all the same. 

The Telegraph is hacked on Facebook and Twitter by the Syrian Electronic Army.

Educators from all around the world are beginning to use Twitter as a valuable piece in their professional growth toolbox.

As professional development continues to evolve and transform, we will need new ways to encourage teachers to embrace new opportunities. Here is a "How to Twitter Guide" to share with new and veteran teachers. Enjoy!

Each week, educators from around the world take part in various conversations on Twitter known as "chats." These conversations have become an excellent way

Twitter has bought Marakana, an open-source trainer, and announced Twitter University.

Twitter is increasingly mandatory for public school districts. (Image via CrunchBase) This post is co-authored with Joel Gagne, the owner of Allerton Hill Consulting, a leader in communications & marketing for schools and public entities.

Twitter must be a priority for schools, administrators and educators – not something to try only when you have time and it’s convenient. Twitter has proven itself to be one of the most formidable communication tools at an education professional’s disposal. 

===> If schools are serious about driving messaging, enlightening their community, and keeping the debate about education fresh, Twitter cannot be ignored. <===

A lot is being said about Twitter these days in the education arena, and it seems to be a growing trend. Despite its reach, Twitter still offers a lot of r

The microblogging giant has warned news outlets that "these attacks will continue," particularly against high profile media organizations.

Two bucks and a rudimentary command of the English language is enough for a successful Twitter hack, the likes of which was carried out against Associated Press Tuesday when hackers tweeted the false report that President Obama had been injured in explosions at the White House.

"It is incredibly easy to do, it takes zero technical skill and it has a high success rate," said Ryan Purita, forensic examiner and security specialist with Vancouver's Sherlock Forensics. "For the average Joe, it might be impossible to do, but for the average 14-year-old who lives on the Internet, it's easy."

The bogus tweet, which read: "Breaking: Two Explosions in the White House and Barack Obama is injured," resulted in an immediate stock market drop, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average plunging 150 points within seconds before recovering almost as quickly.

A tweet from @APMikeBaker suggests the hack may have resulted from a "phishing" expedition: