"A U.S. government vaccine website has been defaced, now displaying AI-generated spam, reflecting a troubling trend in website security breaches and misinformation."
"The defaced HHS site has hosted similar spam since May 12, highlighting a significant lapse in cybersecurity measures for government domains."
"The incident mirrors previous cases where official U.S. government websites were hijacked for advertising scams, raising concerns about the integrity of information sources."
"The broader spam operation involves multiple reputable institutions, including NPR and Stanford University, showing a coordinated attack on recognized domains."
A U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) website intended to provide vaccine information has been hijacked to display AI-generated spam, primarily featuring LGBTQ+-themed posts since May 12. The motivations behind the defacement remain unclear, although it is part of a larger spam operation affecting other reputable websites. Previously, government domains have been exploited for scams and misinformation. The incident raises concerns regarding cybersecurity and the reliability of official government information as it connects to similar hacks targeting mainstream institutions like NPR and Stanford University.
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