Will it be confirmed that Ford's X account was hacked on December 30, 2024 by February 28, 2025?
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Ford's X Account Posts and Deletes "Israel Is a Terrorist State," Sparking Hacking Speculation
Dec 30, 2024, 07:02 PM
Ford Motor Company's official X account appears to have been hacked on December 30, 2024. The account posted pro-Palestinian messages such as "Free Palestine," "All Eyes on Gaza," and "Israel is a terrorist state." The posts were quickly deleted. It is unclear whether the account was hacked or if an employee mistakenly posted the messages, leading to speculation about an intern forgetting to switch accounts. Ford has not yet issued an official statement regarding the incident, raising concerns about the security of their social media accounts.
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