A UK Home Office anti-encryption campaign website has been hijacked to promote a payday loan scheme, raising concerns about security and management of abandoned domains. The original campaign, which cost over £500,000, faced criticism for its messaging and has now unintentionally become a platform for potentially fraudulent financial services. The incident highlights the risks associated with outsourced web development and the neglect of outdated domains.
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