President Rodrigo Chaves’ official YouTube channel has been successfully restored following a significant cybersecurity incident that temporarily compromised the Costa Rican government’s digital communications platform.
The presidential administration confirmed late Friday that control of the channel had been fully reestablished after a coordinated response effort involving technical specialists from the president’s office, the Ministry of Science and Technology, and Google’s security team.
During the unauthorized access period, the channel displayed altered branding featuring the word “Strategy” accompanied by a bitcoin symbol. Additionally, multiple cryptocurrency-related videos appeared on the profile—content the presidential office has explicitly confirmed did not originate from official government sources.
Authorities have not released information identifying the perpetrators behind the breach, nor have they disclosed whether sensitive governmental information was compromised during the incident. The investigation appears to be ongoing as officials assess the full extent of the security violation.
This digital security breach highlights the increasing vulnerability of government communication channels to sophisticated cyber attacks, particularly those potentially motivated by cryptocurrency interests. The incident underscores growing concerns about the security of official digital platforms as governments worldwide increasingly rely on social media for public communications.
The successful recovery demonstrates the effectiveness of rapid multi-agency response protocols when addressing digital security threats to governmental infrastructure.
