Russian diplomats mark April Fool’s Day with election hacking gag

These pranksters are no hacks.

The Russian Foreign Ministry proved its diplomats have a sense of humor by offering free election interference – on April Fool’s Day.

“To arrange a call from a Russian diplomat to your political opponent, press 1,” the ministry’s farcical “new” telephone switchboard message starts.

Press 2 “to use the services of Russian hackers,” and 3 “to request election interference,” the message continues in both English and Russian.

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