Humboldt Broncos’ Twitter and Instagram accounts hacked

Twitter users voiced they displeasure in response to the hacker’s self promotion.

Twitter used replied to the Humboldt Broncos’ hacker (@HumboldtBroncos/Screenshot).

The hacker explained their reasoning on the Broncos’ Instagram story.

From the Humboldt Broncos hacker last night on an Instagram story, no remorse whatsoever pic.twitter.com/bv4F1P7Jrn

— Aaron Schulze (@SchulzePANow) May 9, 2019

After 5 p.m. SCT, the SJHL tweeted the Broncos’ Twitter account was restored with help from Twitter support, although the hacker appeared to have gained access once more time past midnight on May 9.

After the Humboldt Broncos’ Twitter account was previously restored, the hacker found his way back (@HumboldtBroncos/Screenshot).

Finally, in the morning of May 9, the real Broncos social media staff were back on Twitter.

We are BACK 👊

Thank you to @SJHL and @TwitterSupport for all of their help.

Don't forget to register for the 2nd Annual @BroncosMemGolf Tournament.

INFO HERE: https://t.co/hCIxX6nEdz pic.twitter.com/b4oyEwuJTy

— Humboldt Broncos (@HumboldtBroncos) May 9, 2019

The Broncos lost approximately 3,000 Twitter followers after the hack. Their Instagram account appears to still be under the control of the hacker at the time of publication.

The SJHL is expected to provide a statement later on May 9.

More to come…

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aaron.schulze@jpbg.ca

On Twitter: @SchulzePANow

by Aaron Schulze

Humboldt Broncos’ Twitter and Instagram accounts hacked

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