Hackers Broadcast Pornography on Giza Highway Billboards
Hackers broadcast pornographic images on digital billboards along a major highway in Giza, a suburb of Cairo, after breaching the website of an international company, the Egyptian Ministry of Interior reported. The incident prompted authorities to take legal steps as clips of the display circulated widely on social media among motorists filming from the road, according to NOS.
The unauthorized broadcasts displayed text reading Leaked by: Ch, 19ylegal never and nivex
alongside the name of a Telegram channel named Leakersgov. The channel has shared photographs of the billboards and articles detailing the breach. In posts on the platform, the hackers criticized the government’s record, writing that Egypt is still a dictatorship
and that the government maintains its power through repression
while the country struggles to advance.
Digital Infrastructure Security Called Into Question
Little is known about the hackers’ group, which stated on Telegram that it created the channel to demonstrate that digital security is a total joke worldwide
. The group rejected characterizations of the hack as a sophisticated, state-sponsored cyberattack, writing that the truth is that your digital infrastructure is embarrassing, wherever you are.
The company that owned the targeted website has since restored its platform and taken the offensive images offline.
The breach highlights ongoing questions surrounding digital vulnerabilities in public infrastructure. Independent watchdogs note that Egypt’s political climate remains tightly controlled since Sisi seized power in a 2013 military coup, with strict limitations on public dissent and independent media reporting. Earlier this week, a court also banned the independent news site Mada Masr.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Giza Billboard Hack
Which highway billboards were targeted by the hackers?
The hackers targeted digital advertising billboards located along a major highway in Giza, a prominent suburb of Cairo, which originally displayed ads for an international company.
How did the hackers manage to display the images?
The hackers gained access to the system by breaching the website of the international company, which allowed them to override the digital display feeds.
What statements did the hackers make following the incident?
Through their Telegram channel, the group criticized the Egyptian government’s political repression and claimed the attack exposed widespread weaknesses in global digital security infrastructure.