Supreme Court YouTube Channel Hacked And Cryptocurrency Ads Seen
Friday, 20 September 2024, 10:57
Supreme Court YouTube Channel Compromised
The Supreme Court's YouTube channel has reportedly been hacked, displaying content promoting cryptocurrency from Ripple Labs. Users trying to access the channel have encountered ads and been redirected to alternate channels since Friday morning.
Details of the Hack
- A video titled "Brad Garlinghouse: Ripple Responds To The SEC's $2 Billion Fine! XRP PRICE PREDICTION" is currently live on the hacked channel.
- A senior official from the Supreme Court stated that the website appears to have been compromised.
- The issue was detected early Friday morning, prompting the Supreme Court's IT team to engage with the National Informatics Centre (NIC).
The Role of the YouTube Channel
The Supreme Court utilizes its YouTube channel to broadcast live hearings of significant cases and matters of public interest. Recently, they streamed the suo motu case on the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital rape and murder case.
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