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4d ago

Vancouver Canucks' Twitter Account Hacked Ahead of NHL Draft Lottery

Hackers exploited the account to post crypto scams, a deepfake video, and misleading replies, while the team works with authorities to regain control.

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Overview

  • The Vancouver Canucks' official Twitter/X account was compromised on May 5, 2025, just hours before the NHL draft lottery.
  • Hackers posted cryptocurrency scams featuring custom graphics of key players, including Brock Boeser and Quinn Hughes, alongside a '$CANUCKS' logo.
  • A deepfake video of Elon Musk was shared, directing users to a fraudulent Russia-based website for financial scams.
  • The account also replied to Donald Trump's tweets with the deepfake video, falsely claiming it had not been hacked.
  • The Canucks' PR team confirmed the breach and is working with Twitter/X and the NHL to secure the account, though the perpetrators remain unidentified.