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The official account for Ford Motor Company on X was apparently compromised in a hacking incident behind a viral post calling Israel a “terrorist state.”

In a statement posted Monday evening, Ford said its X account was “briefly compromised” and several unauthorized posts were shared.

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[–] shalafi@lemmy.world 40 points 1 week ago (2 children)

"Hack"

I call it a disgruntled employee on their way out.

[–] Ilovethebomb@lemm.ee 2 points 5 days ago

That's a very plausible theory actually.

[–] sunzu2@thebrainbin.org 15 points 1 week ago

That's some direct action... I hope he or she does not get exposed since anti Israeli sentiment under your own name will be punished by the system.