LatestNew York Post: A rogue employee is responsible for the hacking of their Twitter accounts and websites that resulted in racist, violent, or sexually explicit messages.
“The New York Post’s investigation indicates that the unauthorized conduct was committed by an employee,”The Post stated in a statement that “and we are taking appropriate action. This morning, we immediately removed the vile and reprehensible content from our website and social media accounts.”
Original story: On Thursday morning, the website and Twitter accounts of The New York Post were hacked. This led to racist headlines and explicit comments against multiple politicians.
The hack saw prominent Democrats such as President Joe Biden, Hunter and Queens Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, New York City Mayor Eric Adams, and New York Governor. Kathy Hochul. The hacker also edited stories on the website, adding false claims that right-wing pundit Ben Shapiro recommended Ocasio-Cortez’s assassination, among others.
The hack extended its vitriol to Republicans, as well, posting a headline claiming that Hochul’s GOP election challenger Lee Zeldin made sexually explicit threats against Hochul and racist insults against Eric Adams. Another headline was directed at Texas Governor. Greg Abbott claimed that he would use Border Patrol as a means to get started “slaughtering” migrants.
These tweets were quickly removed and replaced by one Recognizing the hackThis is still under investigation.
In a statement CNBCHochul spokesperson slammed the comments as harmful and demanded an explanation of the Post.
“The New York Post has long fostered an ugly, toxic conversation on their front pages and social accounts, but these posts are more disgusting and vile than usual,”This is the statement. “The New York Post needs to immediately explain how this reprehensible content was made public. While the Post has made its preferences very clear in the New York Governor’s race, there is no room for this violent, sexist rhetoric in our politics. We demand answers.”
