Elmo's X Account Hacked, Posts Controversy
TL;DR
Elmo's X social media account was hacked over the weekend, resulting in antisemitic and racist posts that were later removed. The account issued an apology after two days, blaming the incident on a hack, but some users demanded more accountability and investigation. The incident highlights ongoing security issues on X platform.
- Elmo Breaks Silence on His Antisemitic Social Media Posts Gizmodo
- Antisemitic posts appear on Elmo’s X account after hack CNN
- Sesame Workshop regains control of Elmo’s hacked X account after racist posts AP News
- Elmo returns to X after hacked antisemitic outburst Politico
- Hacker Impersonating Elmo Makes Antisemitic X Posts The New York Times
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