Cyber Attack Disrupts Costa Rican Presidency's YouTube Account

The official YouTube account of Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves was restored late Friday following a cyberattack that lasted several hours. During the breach, the account displayed a logo with the word 'Strategy' and a Bitcoin symbol, along with unauthorized cryptocurrency-related videos. Authorities, including cybersecurity experts from the presidential office and Google, collaborated to regain control of the account, but the identity of the attackers and whether any sensitive data was compromised remain unclear. This incident highlights the increasing threat of cyberattacks targeting high-profile accounts to propagate cryptocurrency scams. The swift response from the government and tech partners reflects the critical importance of cybersecurity in protecting official digital platforms. Investigations into the incident are ongoing as officials seek to understand the full scope of the attack.