Hackers accessed Elmo's X account over the weekend, replacing usual encouraging content with racist and antisemitic messages directed at followers. The account had 650,000 followers who were subjected to shocking threats and profane remarks about Jeffrey Epstein. Sesame Workshop, the organization behind Sesame Street, is working to restore control over the compromised account. Posts also included demands for the US government to release more information about Epstein. The breach represents a failure in maintaining the security of high-profile social media accounts.
Hackers gained access to Elmo's X account, posting racist and antisemitic threats, which shocked his 650,000 followers, as the content drastically deviated from usual positive messages.
Sesame Workshop spokesperson confirmed efforts to regain control of Elmo's account after it was compromised and used to disseminate hateful and controversial messages.
The posts included requests for the US government to disclose more information on Jeffrey Epstein, with references that alluded to ongoing controversies surrounding his death.
Elmo's social media presence has previously focused on mental health awareness, a stark contrast to the hate-filled messages posted by the hackers during the breach.
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