A self-described hacker called ThreatKing, posting to Twitter as Vikingdom2016, claims he overloaded the publication's servers with traffic, bringing the site to a complete stop. He said the attack isn't due to the Cosby article, but rather the hacker's hatred for New York City. The unnamed hacker has targeted the site, because it shares the city's name, The Daily Dot reported.

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Fans celebrate in the stands after Cape Verde defeated Eswatini in a World Cup qualifying soccer match at Estádio Nacional in Praia, Cape Verde, Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, to clinch their qualification for the 2026 World Cup. (Cristiano Barbosa/AP)

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