Hack on prior Juso leader in Oberhausen results in large-scale data breach
In the city of Oberhausen, a surprising development has caused quite a stir. Gianni Virgallita, the former Juso chief, has found his personal Facebook account sharing content that appears to be from the local branch of the Alternative für Deutschland (AfD).
Virgallita, who has been documenting all incidents and reporting them to the authorities, has expressed his belief that his accounts and phone were hacked. The hack attack became known over the weekend, but the exact timeline of the events, including when the hack supposedly occurred, is not specified.
Friends and acquaintances of Virgallita have been shocked by the recent events. In addition to sharing AfD content, Virgallita's WhatsApp contacts received pornographic images with misogynistic text. However, no direct evidence has been presented linking Virgallita to the misogynistic content.
The news about Virgallita's social media activity has caused controversy in Oberhausen. The city is not confirmed to be involved in the hacking of Virgallita's accounts. An inquiry will be made to the police at the beginning of the week by the editorial team.
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Despite the allegations, it is important to note that the content shared on Virgallita's social media accounts is alleged, not confirmed. Virgallita himself denies spreading misogynistic or AfD-related content. The specific nature of the AfD content shared by Virgallita is not detailed in the provided information.
The police control center has contacted Virgallita regarding the emergency calls made from his phone. The authorities are investigating the matter to determine the truth behind the hacking incident.
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