This archive report was first published on 24 June 2020.
King Kaka's YouTube Channel Hacked ¶
On June 24, 2020, Kenyan rapper Kennedy Ombima, also known as King Kaka, sparked social media attention after his YouTube channel appeared to be 'wiped out' of all his songs.
However, according to a statement released by King Kaka, his channel was actually hacked by Bitcoin enthusiasts and SpaceX fans. The hackers used the channel to live-stream a SpaceX event and trick viewers into sending them bitcoins, promising lucrative returns.
King Kaka revealed the hacking incident on his Twitter account, stating, 'Crazy morning. My YouTube channel has just been hacked by some Bitcoin Crazies and Spacex. Noma.'
A spot-check on King Kaka's channel reveals that a few videos have been restored, but the incident highlights the risks of hacking and online scams.
