This archive report was first published on 8 May 2020.
On May 7, 2020, NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo's Twitter account was hacked, causing a stir among his fans and the basketball community.
The hacker posted a series of obscene and racist tweets, targeting Antetokounmpo's teammates and rivals. The tweets were quickly condemned by the Milwaukee Bucks, who issued a statement confirming the hack and assuring fans that an investigation was underway.
Antetokounmpo's brother, Kostas, jumped in to defend his sibling, replying to every objectionable tweet with a message saying 'someone hacked this account' and that Giannis 'didn't post this.'
Giannis' girlfriend, Mariah Danae Riddlesprigger, also posted a message apologizing for the hacker's actions and assuring fans that Giannis would be back as soon as possible.
It's not clear how the hack occurred or what the hacker's motives were, but the incident has sparked a wider conversation about online security and the importance of protecting personal accounts.
