African Cup of nations website hacked

Posted on | February 20, 2008 | 3 Comments

The official website of the MTN Africa Cup of Nations (Ghana 2008) tournament, was hacked. It was done reportedly by fans claiming to be Moroccans , avenging the defeat of Morocco by the Black Stars of Ghana during the African cup of nations tournament.

Nothing much was destroyed, the hackers replaced the background of the website with a man clad in red hooded clothes and clutching the symbol of the Star of David.  Written was the message that it was revenge by Morocco for the defeat by Ghana.

In response the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) of Ghana 2008, has asked the programmers in charge to put more effort to protect the site. In  light to what can be said to be a totally embarrassing and humiliating incident. Sorry.

In some countries, hackers do it for fame, notoriety here we do it for football. That is just interesting.

The Deputy Moroccan Ambassador to Ghana, said he condemns such actions.

A screen shot is below, thanks to Soyapi Mumba

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