Here's what the Twitter hack tells us about potential security risks of working from home

The Twitter hack that compromised the accounts of Barack Obama, Kanye West and other figures earlier this month was one of the more prominent cybersecurity breaches in recent memory — and it was all the more dramatic as it played out live on the platform while users watched.

It was the first major breach reported since March, when many companies rapidly transitioned to remote working because of coronavirus. For Twitter (TWTR), the hack was certainly not a good look. CEO Jack Dorsey apologized for it on the company's earnings call last week, saying: "Last week was a really tough week for all of us at Twitter, and we feel terrible about the security incident."

For other companies, the hack could serve as a reminder that even at a moment when there is much else to worry about (like the economic recession and ongoing pandemic), cybersecurity threats are still an issue. It may be more true now than usual — experts say that having many people working from home presents unique security risks, especially given that many companies made the transition practically overnight.