New Mexico Newspaper Hacked By Alleged Islamic State Group

Hackers claiming to be affiliated with the Islamic State terrorist group reportedly threatened residents of Albuquerque, New Mexico over the holidays, ominously warning that Christmas would "never be merry" from now on.

The alleged Islamic militants communicated with residents of Albuquerque by hacking into the popular media outlet The Albuquerque Journal's mobile app, uploading photos of men wearing masks along with messages that supported the terrorist group.

 "You'll see no mercy infidels. We are already here, we are in your PCs, in each house, in each office. With Allah's permission we begin with Albuquerque," the message read. 

The ominous post, entitled Christmas Will Never Be Merry Any Longer, went on to suggest that the personal information of The Albuquerque Journal readers was being leaked due to the cyber hack.

"While [the U.S.] and its satellites are bombing the Islamic State, we broke into your home networks and personal devices and know everything about you," the post continued.

"We know all personal data of Albuquerque locals: Where you live, what you eat, your diseases and even your health insurance cards," the post continued.

The alarming message was posted on December 24, one day before the U.S. celebrated the national holiday of Christmas.

Although it has yet to be verified that the hack was conducted by the Islamic State, The Albuquerque Journal has said it is taking the hack very seriously, reportedly contacting the FBI as soon as Wendnesday afternoon to warn of the security breach.