By The FirstThe New York Post has been hacked.
According to a report from The Wall Street Journal, the media outlet’s website and Twitter account were targeted by hackers who shared fake, inflammatory headlines around the web.
Some included targeted attacks on Democrat lawmakers. The Post issued a tweet warning followers.
Twitter account Disclose.tv shared some of the fake headlines, including one about AOC and NYC Mayor Eric Adams.
From The Wall Street Journal:
Tweets that appeared to come from the Post included fake quotes with crude language from New York gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin and Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas. Some of the quotes were directed at New York Democrats, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Gov. Kathy Hochul.
Fake articles also appeared on the Post’s website. The company has removed the tweets and web content.
This story is developing…
