Flamengo suffered a hacker attack on its official X account during the first game of the Recopa Sul-Americana final against The club stopped normal posts and issued a statement asking followers not to click on links or recent messages published on the platform. The invasion took place at a time of high visibility, with the red and black team playing the continental decision away from home. Após the removal of irregular publications, the profile was recovered and began to function normally again.
Hackers posted provocative content and attempted financial scams. The messages included praise for Flamengo’s rivals and false promotions of official products. The club acted quickly to erase the material and warn fans about the risks.
Attack coincided with decisive moment of the match
The invasion began around 26 minutes into the first half. The attackers published suspicious links asking for transfers via PIX. Publicações praised teams like Vasco, Corinthians and Cruzeiro in a mocking tone. Flamengo instructed followers to ignore any interaction until further official communication.
Content published by hackers
- Provocative messages aimed at the red and black fans
- False ticket promotions for the second leg at Maracanã
- Offers on autographed shirts with unreal discounts
- Links that led to phishing or financial transfer sites
Not ironically, these were the best moments of the 1st half as the hacker provided more entertainment than Flamengo so far#LANXFLA pic.twitter.com/FGdUKjn6JD
—Emi 🧬ᶜʳᶠ (@crfcomments)February 20, 2026
Immediate response from the club
Flamengo published an official note minutes after identifying the invasion. The message reinforced the need for caution and informed that the irregular posts had already been removed. Torcedores shared screenshots of the posts, which increased the circulation of malicious content before total deletion. The club has not confirmed whether access was obtained through leaked credentials or another specific technique.
Vulnerabilities exposed in club profiles
Official profiles of major Brazilian teams record an increase in invasion attempts during periods of important games. The high audience on social media creates opportunities for the spread of misinformation and scams.
Flamengo maintains teams dedicated to digital security, but the incident demonstrates that even accounts with millions of followers can be targets of coordinated attacks. Especialistas recommend constant use of two-factor authentication and active monitoring during high-profile events.
Account recovery and guidance for fans
After control was reestablished, the club resumed updates about the match. Não has recorded a simultaneous invasion on other official Flamengo platforms. The main recommendation remains to avoid clicking on any link or message posted during the suspicious period.
The red-and-black team faces Lanús in the second leg at Maracanã with a 1-0 deficit on aggregate, and the focus is now on sports preparation and the continued protection of social media.
