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Irish police social media accounts hacked, pushing crypto scam

An Garda Síochána's official social media accounts were compromised late Wednesday, posting cryptocurrency promotions to hundreds of thousands of followers. The breach is confirmed by the accounts' behavior, though the extent of the compromise and any data exposure remain unclear. This is a notable state-institution account takeover, potentially undermining public trust in official communications.

The Journal1 day agoIEengCredibility 20%View source

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