Hackers Disrupt New Jersey Election Meeting With Racist, Pornographic Content

Multiple virtual meetings in New Jersey and Germany were disrupted by hackers who broadcast racist comments and pornographic videos. In New Jersey, the Election Law Enforcement Commission's meeting about gubernatorial debate sponsorships was abruptly ended after hackers interrupted with offensive content, including a swastika and racist epithets, prompting calls for a full investigation by state officials including the Attorney General and Governor's Office. New Jersey officials emphasized that the attack was an assault on democracy itself and vowed to identify and prosecute those responsible. Similarly, a local council meeting in Germany's Bodman-Ludwigshafen was interrupted by hackers broadcasting pornographic videos and displaying swastikas, leading to the meeting's broadcast being stopped and police involvement. Both incidents highlight vulnerabilities in online meeting security and have prompted efforts to enhance protections against such malicious disruptions. Authorities in both regions are investigating to hold the perpetrators accountable and prevent future breaches.