German President’s X Account Hacked, Altered to Bihar Government Profile

New Delhi: The official X (formerly Twitter) account of German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier was reportedly hacked, with cybercriminals altering its identity to resemble the Bihar government's Water Resources Department.

While no official statement has been issued by the German government, media reports suggest that the hackers initially changed the account to resemble a verified page linked to Adolf Hitler before modifying it again.

Hackers Mimic Nazi Propaganda

The hack was first flagged by multiple X users, who noticed that the user handle had been changed to @adolf_gov, along with a new description:

"Make Germany Great Again. Decentralization is what will help me to implement my plans."

The phrase appears to be an altered version of former U.S. President Donald Trump's slogan, "Make America Great Again."

Additionally, hackers posted an image of Adolf Hitler alongside Italian dictator Benito Mussolini, with the caption:

"Remember: when you stand together, when your goal is the same, when your spirit is unshakable, nothing can stop you. #MGGA."

This post was later removed, but not before going viral.

Brief Suspension and Return as Bihar Government’s Profile

Following the hack, BRICS News, a verified X account, posted a screenshot of the German President’s original profile before the breach, confirming that it was indeed his official account.

Shortly after the hacking incident gained traction, X temporarily suspended the compromised account. However, when it reappeared, its name had been changed again—this time to the Water Resources Department of the Bihar government, though it still retained the @FrankWalterGER handle.

Growing Attention on Cybersecurity Breach

The incident has raised serious concerns over cybersecurity at the highest levels of government. Despite the unauthorized modifications, the hacked account has gained more followers, with the count reportedly increasing from 57,000 to nearly 60,000 after the attack.

As of now, it remains unclear who was behind the cyberattack and whether any diplomatic or legal action will be pursued by German authorities.