The official Dota 2 YouTube channel was recently compromised to promote a fraudulent meme coin, according to reports. The account has since been restored, and the unauthorized content was removed. Similarly, the PGL channel, which organizes official Dota 2 esports tournaments, also experienced a security breach.
During the hack, attackers streamed a live event presenting a so-called “official” Dota 2 token, created on the Solana network via the platform pump.fun. At its peak, the fake token’s market capitalization briefly exceeded $9,000 before quickly dropping back, suggesting limited trading volume and relatively few victims.
The compromised Dota 2 channel no longer hosts the live stream, and its last legitimate uploads date back to September 2025. It appears full control has been regained by the channel administrators.
The PGL channel hack involved a similar fraudulent broadcast, reportedly offering fake Bitcoin giveaways. The account has since been blocked and is currently inaccessible.
This incident highlights a growing trend in which hackers target prominent social media accounts of major brands and personalities to amplify scams. Earlier cases include the compromise of PancakeSwap’s Chinese account, demonstrating the risks associated with high-profile online platforms.
