Hacked New York Post app sends out ‘Heil President’ alert
Paper owned by Trump-friendly media mogul Rupert Murdoch apologizes for April Fools’ Day breach
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NEW YORK — The New York Post app was hacked on April Fools’ Day, sending out push alert notifications that included “Heil President Donald Trump.”
The Post apologized Saturday night, shortly after its app sent out a series of alerts. The Post said in a follow-up alert: “Our push alert notification system was compromised this evening. We are working to resolve the issue. Please accept our apologies.”
The messages appeared directed at Trump. One message said, “Open your heart to those you do not understand and listen to all those you fear and look down upon.”
The alerts even included lyrics from Nirvana’s song “Come As You Are”: “Take your time, hurry up, the choice is yours, but don’t be late…”
NY Post app sends 'Heil President Donald Trump' alerts after apparent hack https://t.co/WqnrrPIIvB pic.twitter.com/wbpHHaYbXt
— New York Daily News (@NYDailyNews) April 2, 2017
The Post is owned by Trump-friendly media mogul Rupert Murdoch.
The push alert system for our mobile app was compromised this evening. Please accept our apologies.
— New York Post (@nypost) April 2, 2017
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