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Costa Rican President YouTube Account Hacked

March 24, 2025
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The official YouTube account of Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves was restored late on Friday after a cyberattack. The attack, which lasted for several hours, disrupted the profile and raised concerns about the security of the account. Experts from the President’s office, the science and technology ministry, and Google were quickly mobilized to regain control of the account. The government did not release details about the identity of the attackers or the motivations behind the breach, leaving many questions unanswered.

During the attack, the YouTube profile was altered, displaying a logo with the word “Strategy” and a bitcoin symbol. Additionally, recent videos uploaded to the account contained cryptocurrency-related content that was not authorized by the President’s office. The office confirmed that this content did not originate from them, and they assured the public that it was not part of any official message or agenda. This incident raised alarms about potential misinformation or fraud being linked to the President’s account.

The government emphasized that no sensitive or confidential data was compromised during the attack. Authorities reassured the public that there had been no breach of private information, and the incident was contained. Despite the alarming changes to the account, the integrity of the President’s social media presence remained intact. The investigation into the attack is ongoing, and the government is working closely with Google and other experts to understand the full scope of the breach.

This cyber attack underscores the vulnerability of government accounts to online threats and digital manipulation. While the attack was contained and no leaks were detected, it serves as a reminder of the need for stronger security measures for high-profile social media platforms. The Costa Rican government is committed to preventing similar attacks in the future and is working to implement stronger security protocols to safeguard against any further breaches.

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  • Cyberattack Disrupts Costa Rican President’s YouTube Account with Crypto Content
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