President Rodrigo Chaves' Instagram Account Hacked
The Costa Rican presidency confirmed unauthorized access to Chaves' personal social media profile, leading to account suspension.
On June 10, 2025, the presidency of Costa Rica announced that the Instagram account of President Rodrigo Chaves Robles was compromised by unauthorized individuals.
In an urgent statement (CP-033-2025), Casa Presidencial reported that 'unscrupulous' people had managed to gain improper access to the President's social media account.
The statement further clarified that the President had not made any recent posts on his profile, emphasizing the violation of his account's security.
Authorities indicated that Meta, the parent company of Instagram, has confirmed the suspension of the affected account.
However, Casa Presidencial has not disclosed whether a formal complaint has been filed with judicial authorities or if an investigation into the cyberattack's origins is underway.
The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding cybersecurity in the realm of social media, particularly as leaders increasingly utilize these platforms for communication.
In an urgent statement (CP-033-2025), Casa Presidencial reported that 'unscrupulous' people had managed to gain improper access to the President's social media account.
The statement further clarified that the President had not made any recent posts on his profile, emphasizing the violation of his account's security.
Authorities indicated that Meta, the parent company of Instagram, has confirmed the suspension of the affected account.
However, Casa Presidencial has not disclosed whether a formal complaint has been filed with judicial authorities or if an investigation into the cyberattack's origins is underway.
The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding cybersecurity in the realm of social media, particularly as leaders increasingly utilize these platforms for communication.
