Vancouver Canucks X Account Hacked, Promotes Crypto Scam

The Vancouver Canucks' official X (formerly Twitter) account, which has over one million followers, was hacked on Monday and used to promote a fraudulent cryptocurrency scam featuring a deep-faked video of Elon Musk. The hackers repeatedly posted scam content, including a fake crypto giveaway and a fabricated '$CANUCKS' crypto token, making it appear as though the team was endorsing the scheme. The Canucks' communications team quickly acknowledged the breach, urged followers to disregard any recent posts, and stated they were working with X and the NHL to resolve the issue. All scam-related content appeared to have been removed within about an hour, though the timing was problematic as fans were tuning in for the NHL Draft Lottery. The incident highlights ongoing security challenges for high-profile social media accounts, particularly around major events. Team officials have not confirmed whether full control of the account has been restored.