Corinthians' website hacked, with fake Messi announcement

According to UOL Esporte and ge, Corinthians' website was hacked, with a fake Messi announcement. The club has reacted, reports Placar.

Lionel Messi, joueur de football

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Corinthians' official website was the target of a cyberattack, according to UOL Esporte and ge. The attackers published a fake statement announcing Lionel Messi's arrival in 2027, reports Gazeta Esportiva. The post was quickly removed and the portal was taken offline.

The club issued a statement explaining the issues encountered with the page's security, which has now been restored, according to Placar. The situation was neutralised, with no financial damage or data compromise, according to Metrópoles. The attack occurred early Saturday morning, per Gazeta Esportiva and Terra. On the pitch, the team beat Mirassol 2-0, adds Gazeta Esportiva.

Sources

  1. UOL EsporteCorinthians tira site do ar após ataque hacker e anúncio falso de Messi (new window)uol.com.br
  2. ge (Globo)Site do Corinthians é hackeado e "anuncia" a contratação de Messi (new window)ge.globo.com
  3. PlacarCorinthians se posiciona após ter site hackeado e anunciar ‘contratação’ de Messi; leia (new window)placar.com
  4. Metrópoles"Messi no Corinthians": clube paulista tira site do ar após ataque hacker (new window)metropoles.com
  5. Gazeta EsportivaSite do Corinthians é hackeado e tem falso anúncio de Messi publicado (new window)gazetaesportiva.com
  6. TerraSite do Corinthians é alvo de ataque hacker e 'anuncia' a contratação de Lionel Messi (new window)terra.com.br