NFL Twitter Account Hacked, Falsely Claims Roger Goodell Died
(CBS) Remember to change your passwords.
The NFL's Twitter account was hacked late Tuesday morning, with a sudden and stunning tweet first announcing that commissioner Roger Goodell had died.
The @NFL Twitter was hacked in announcing that Roger Goodell had died. He is alive, and the tweet was deleted. Wow. pic.twitter.com/ZqBJ5DH1wI
— Chris Emma (@CEmma670) June 7, 2016
Quickly, that tweet was deleted, but it was followed with two more since-removed tweets.
The first read: "Oi, I said Roger Goodell has died. Don't delete that tweet." The next read: "OK, OK, you amateur detectives win. Good job."
The NFL's public relations staff stepped in and offered clarity to the confusing situation.
The @nfl Twitter account was hacked. @nflcommish is alive and well.
— Brian McCarthy (@NFLprguy) June 7, 2016
Naturally, such a crazy series of Twitter events brought out some entertaining reactions.
This is why Brady destroys his phones
— Rich Hill (@PP_Rich_Hill) June 7, 2016
Problem now is, the NFL's Twitter password is "Concussion," and nobody over there knows how to spell it.
— Doug Farrar ✍ (@NFL_DougFarrar) June 7, 2016
So... Someone hacked the @NFL's Twitter? Look for a comprehensive Wells report, and hefty fines to swiftly follow!
— Lance Briggs (@LanceBriggs) June 7, 2016
Commissioner Goodell is alive and well, working away at NFL offices. Changing their social media passwords is likely atop the league agenda.