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Published 15:01 7 Apr 2022 BST
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According to Sky News, the issue was first reported to the Isle of Wight County Press newspaper on Sunday after residents reported mechanical issues with one of the charging ports. The paper then reported the issue to the local council, which offered its apologies.
"We are saddened to learn that a third-party web address displayed on our electric vehicle (EV) signage appears to have been hacked," they said. "The council would like to apologise to anyone who may have found the inappropriate web content and for any inconvenience from charge points out of action."
They continued: "The charge points were originally part of the Charge point Genie network but ownership was transferred and they became part of the GeniePoint network. The displayed web address had a redirect to new website, so until now had not been an issue.
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"The council website has the new geniepoint.co.uk link and is up to date.
"A council officer will be visiting the EV signage today and tomorrow to ensure the third party web address is covered up."

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