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Hacker Disrupts NYU Website with Fake Scores, Racial Slur

3/22/2025

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A hacker infiltrated New York University's website, momentarily swapping it with fake student test scores and a racial slur. Identifying as "@bestn–gy," the hacker boasted about accessing NYU's data. Fortunately, the university's IT team swiftly restored the site within two hours and promptly alerted law enforcement about the breach.

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Story summary

A hacker infiltrated New York University's website, momentarily swapping it with fake student test scores and a racial slur. Identifying as "@bestn–gy," the hacker boasted about accessing NYU's data. Fortunately, the university's IT team swiftly restored the site within two hours and promptly alerted law enforcement about the breach.