Just ask NBC News because they experienced this very thing on their Twitter account. While the offending tweets have been summarily removed, NBC is being very open about their account status, ensuring they have things under control. As indicated, the Ground Zero attack tweets have already been purged from NBC News’ feed, but at least one publication copied the offending text. Considering the content, which again, comes from a second hand source, NBC had no choice but to put out the social media fire. The text of the tweets in question, allegedly:

Breaking News! Ground Zero has just been attacked. Flight 5736 has crashed into the site, suspected hijacking. more as the story develops.

Flight 4782 is not responding, suspected hijacking. One plane just hit Ground Zero site at 5:47. #groundzeroattacked.

This is not a joke, Ground Zero has just been attacked. We’re attempting to get reporters on the scene. #groundzeroattacked.

Soshable has a screenshot of the tweets in question:

As of this moment, NBC News’ Twitter feed is under control, but they do have posts up acknowledging the hack:

The hashtag of choice for the script kiddies who thought it would be a great idea to stir up painful emotions on such a significant weekend–#groundzeroattacked–still has some activity in it, but now, it’s filled with nothing but admonishment:

With that in mind, at least NBC News got out in front of the story. Hopefully, they corrected whatever “security flaw” that allowed others to take control of their Twitter feed. Password strength is not a myth, folks.

The video trivia game was developed by NBC Learn, the educational division of NBC News. The game allows Facebook users to answer questions based on video footage from NBC News archives. Users have 30 seconds to answer questions and can play the game in real time with their Facebook friends.

NBC says What’s Your iCue? is the only video trivia quiz game on Facebook with categories including current events, history, arts and technology.

"iCue is a compelling, collaborative learning environment for students and lifelong learners. Extending our digital media platform with the iCue social media application to Facebook is an exciting milestone," said Adam Jones, senior vice president of network development NBC News.

Lexus has signed on to be a sponsor for What’s Your iCue? on Facebook under a deal arranged with appssavvy the advertising sales team for the NBC News iCue social media application.

"iCue represents a significant opportunity for brands in the social media space," said Michael Burke, founder and president of appssavvy.

"Lexus, through today’s launched sponsorships, is an excellent example as to the relevant and creative marketing programs that are possible through iCue and social media applications alike."