• Hacking News
    • Leaks
    • WikiLeaks
    • Anonymous
  • Tech
    • Android
    • Apple News
    • BlackBerry
    • Google News
    • Microsoft
    • Motorola
    • Nokia
    • Samsung
    • 3D
  • Cyber Crime
    • Phishing Scam
  • How To
  • Cyber Events
    • Censorship
    • Cyber Attacks
  • Security
    • Malware
  • Surveillance
    • Drones
    • NSA
    • Privacy
  • Explore
    • Gaming
    • Science
    • Viral
HackRead
  • January 21st, 2021
  • Home
  • Advertise
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us
HackRead
  • Hacking News
    • Leaks
    • WikiLeaks
    • Anonymous
  • Tech
    • Android
    • Apple News
    • BlackBerry
    • Google News
    • Microsoft
    • Motorola
    • Nokia
    • Samsung
    • 3D
  • Cyber Crime
    • Phishing Scam
  • How To
  • Cyber Events
    • Censorship
    • Cyber Attacks
  • Security
    • Malware
  • Surveillance
    • Drones
    • NSA
    • Privacy
  • Explore
    • Gaming
    • Science
    • Viral
  • Follow us
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Linkedin
    • Youtube
Home
Hacking News

Sky News Android apps on Google Play Hacked by Syrian Electronic Army

May 26th, 2013 Waqas Hacking News 2 comments
Sky News Android apps on Google Play Hacked by Syrian Electronic Army
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

SkyNews-Android-apps-on-Google-Play-Hacked-by-Syrian-Electronic-Army-2

After making its name in hacking websites, Facebook and Twitter handles of major media outlets, Syrian Electronic Army has moved one level up by hacking Sky News’ Google Play account.

Sky News had all its Android apps hacked on the Google Play store, showing logo and messages left by the hackers, such as:

 “Syrian Electronic Army was here”.

The broadcaster confirmed that their Sky+, SkyNews Android apps were hacked and replaced, tweeting users to uninstall the apps.

SkyNews-Android-apps-on-Google-Play-Hacked-by-Syrian-Electronic-Army
The news was first covered by ITV News, according to which Sky+ and Sky News Android apps were not the only apps to be compromised, but also Sky Wifi, Sky Go, Sky Sports News and Sky Movies.

SkyNews-Android-apps-on-Google-Play-Hacked-by-Syrian-Electronic-Army-3

As mentioned above, this is the first ever time when Syrian Electronic Army has hacked an app store, in past they were only attacking websites, Facebook pages and Twitter handles of famous media outlets.

At the time of publishing this article, the app store of Sky News was restored and according to the broadcaster, it is now safe to re-install apps.

Follow @HackRead

  • Tags
  • App Hacked
  • Google Play Hacked
  • hacking news
  • Muslim Hackers
  • Sky News Hacked
  • SkyNews Apps Hacked
  • Syrian Electronic Army hacked
  • Syrian hackers
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest
Previous article Liberty Reserve Payment Processor Busted, Owner arrested for Money Laundering
Next article Paraguay Embassy in Argentina, 200 Mexican, 177 Pakistani Websites Hacked by Islamic Ghost Team
Waqas

Waqas

I am a UK-based cybersecurity journalist with a passion for covering the latest happenings in cyber security and tech world. I am also into gaming, reading and investigative journalism

Related Posts
Malwarebytes says it was also breached by SolarWinds hackers

Malwarebytes says it was also breached by SolarWinds hackers

Hackers compromised IObit forum to spread DeroHE ransomware

Hackers compromised IObit forum to spread DeroHE ransomware

Livecoin crypto exchange shuts down after losing domain to hackers

Livecoin crypto exchange shuts down after losing domain to hackers

Newsletter

Get the best stories straight into your inbox!



Don’t worry, we don’t spam

Latest Posts
Ongoing 'FreakOut' malware attack turns Linux devices into IRC botnet
Security

Ongoing 'FreakOut' malware attack turns Linux devices into IRC botnet

38
Signal, Google Duo, FB Messenger vulnerabilities allowed eavesdropping
Security

Signal, Google Duo, FB Messenger vulnerabilities allowed eavesdropping

61
Malwarebytes says it was also breached by SolarWinds hackers
Hacking News

Malwarebytes says it was also breached by SolarWinds hackers

71

HACKREAD is a News Platform that centers on InfoSec, Cyber Crime, Privacy, Surveillance and Hacking News with full-scale reviews on Social Media Platforms & Technology trends. Founded in 2011, HackRead is based in the United Kingdom.

Follow us