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Czech PM Fiala's X account attacked with fake posts

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Posted on April 8, 2025

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· Last updated: April 8, 2025

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Czech PM Fiala's Social Media Account Hacked with Fake Posts

PRAGUE (Reuters) - Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala's X social media account was attacked on Tuesday morning, with fake posts appearing, including about a Russian attack on Czech soldiers, a government office spokesperson said.

"The post about the attack on Czech soldiers is not true," spokesperson Lucie Michut Jesatkova said in a text message to Reuters.

That post, saying in Czech that Russian forces had attacked Czech units near the Kaliningrad border, was later removed.

Posts in Czech and English about responding to U.S. tariffs were also removed from Fiala's account, which has 366,700 followers.

(Reporting by Jan Lopatka, writing by Jason Hovet, editing by Andrew Cawthorne)

Key Takeaways

  • Czech PM Petr Fiala's social media account was hacked.
  • Fake posts included claims of a Russian attack on Czech soldiers.
  • The false posts were quickly removed from the account.
  • Government spokesperson confirmed the posts were fake.
  • The account has 366,700 followers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main topic?
The main topic is the hacking of Czech PM Petr Fiala's social media account and the spread of fake posts.
What false claims were made?
False claims included a Russian attack on Czech soldiers near the Kaliningrad border.
How did the government respond?
A government spokesperson confirmed the posts were fake and they were removed from the account.

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