The official YouTube channel of India's Supreme Court was hacked and taken over to promote XRP, a cryptocurrency developed by Ripple Labs. The hackers replaced the channel's content with videos featuring Ripple Labs CEO Brad Garlinghouse, promising unrealistic returns to potential investors. This brazen cyberattack raises concerns about the vulnerability of even the most secure institutions.
Hacking Details:
Channel Renamed: The hackers rebranded the channel with a Ripple theme
Deleted Content: All previous videos uploaded by the Supreme Court were removed.
Fake Livestream:A fake video titled "Brad Garlinghouse: Ripple Responds To The SEC's $2 Billion Fine! XRP PRICE PREDICTION" was streamed.
Consequences:
The hacking incident has sparked worries about the safety and integrity of the channel, which is used by the public to access important legal proceedings. The Supreme Court's administration is working diligently to resolve the issue and restore the channel's functionality.
Similar Incidents:
This isn't the first time XRP scammers have hacked popular YouTube accounts. In April, a gaming channel, _DidYouKnowGaming_, was compromised to promote a similar scam. In July, the YouTube account of a pop band, _Ben&Ben_, was hacked to livestream a fraudulent XRP advertisement .
