On a concerning day for IPL franchises, Rajasthan Royals (RR) found their Twitter account compromised, just hours after a similar hack of Delhi Capitals’ (DC) account. The hackers posted suspicious tweets, including links associated with cryptocurrency scams on the Raydium platform.
Fans were alarmed as these accounts seemed to promote fraudulent activity, creating chaos among followers. Both franchises have since been working to regain control, although worries about the security of IPL teams’ social media accounts continue to grow. This follows an earlier incident where Delhi Capitals swiftly deleted suspicious posts minutes after the hack.
The hacking spree has raised concerns about social media security within the cricketing community, with many fans urging the franchises to take swift action to prevent further disruptions. Both the Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals are likely to enhance their account security to avoid future breaches.