Recently, electronic billboards in Northbrook, Chicago, were hacked to display antisemitic messages, falsely attributed to popular YouTuber MrBeast. The offensive slogans appeared around 5:30 p.m., sparking outrage and condemnation from the community.
MrBeast swiftly distanced himself from the incident, clarifying that neither he nor his company had any involvement in the offensive display. Authorities, including Congressman Brad Schneider, swiftly took action to address the situation and investigate the hack.
Outfront Media, the billboard company, confirmed the hacking and stated that the unauthorized content had been removed. Both they and local police are working to identify the hackers responsible for the incident.
This unsettling event sheds light on the concerning trend of billboard hacking, a tactic that has evolved over the years. Additionally, MrBeast has recently faced controversy over allegations of profiting from promoting altcoins, sparking ethical debates in the cryptocurrency community.
Collaboration between MrBeast, Outfront Media, and authorities aims to prevent similar incidents in the future and uphold community unity against hate speech.