Ford escapes cyber attack: unknown post propaganda on x!

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Ford hatte am 31. Dezember 2024 mit einem Hackingvorfall auf ihrem X-Profil zu kämpfen. Das Unternehmen steht vor Herausforderungen in der Elektromobilität und plant umfangreiche Investitionen.
On December 31, 2024, Ford had to struggle with a hacking incident on her X profile. The company faces challenges in electromobility and plans extensive investments. (Symbolbild/DNAT)

In a shattering incident, the X profile of the renowned car manufacturer Ford was attacked by unknown persons at short notice, which led to the publication of three Pro-Palestinian contributions. These posts, which were directed against Israel, were bore the messages "Free Palestine" and "Israel is a terrorist state". Ford immediately made it clear that this content was not authorized and that the company's views did not reflect. A spokesman said that the company and platform X had already started investigations into the incident, and users have recorded screenshots of the chopped messages. According to the information from krone.at Ford is very concerned about the integrity of his communication.

A look at the company structure of Ford

The Ford Motor Company, founded in 1903 by Henry Ford, has long since developed into one of the largest automobile manufacturers in the world, behind which a complex structure of institutional investors and the Ford family is standing. With 1.5 million followers on X and sales of $ 176.191 billion in the last financial year, Ford relies on its strong roots and the trust of the shareholders. Institutional investors such as State Street and Blackrock hold significant shares, while the Ford family controls about 40% of the voting rights despite only only 2% share. This special interests significantly influences the strategic direction of the company, such as uamr.de reported.

In view of the challenges of electromobility and global competitive conditions around the automotive industry, Ford shows an impressive adaptability. The group is investing massively in innovation and is planning to produce 600,000 electric vehicles in Europe annually by 2026. These strategies are crucial to remain relevant in the global market and to maintain the company's reputation. Behind the incident of the account takeover is not only the protection of the corporate identity, but also the striving for clarity and trust in a time that is characterized by uncertainty.

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