Hacking of pro-life group’s website ‘pointless’

The pro-life group Youth Defence has contacted gardaí after its website became the target of hackers who claimed the charity is effectively a US-funded group focused on preventing abortion in Ireland.

Between 10am and 1pm yesterday the website came under attack from as yet unknown individuals.

Instead of the usual homepage, anyone visiting www.youthdefence.ie was told: “This is not the hate-filled truth-distorting website you’re looking for”.