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In a technologically advanced world such as ours, people get the benefit of easing their routines. From connecting to summoning a commute, technology helps in many ways. However, some do direct the angle toward unethical practices like hacking. Unfortunately, Valorant became a victim of hackers who played a fake video with Elon Musk.

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Valorant is a free-to-play video game brought forward by Riot Games. Since its release in 2020, the FPS game rocketed off the popularity charts, even making many professionals switch to the game. Though the video gaming community enjoys competitive servers, Valorant’s YouTube account became the target of unethical hackers.

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Valorant Esports YouTube channel sees a stream of Elon Musk on its channel

As tweeted by journalist George Geddes @GeorgeCGed, “The VALORANT Esports YouTube account has been hacked, all the videos deleted and it’s currently streaming a crypto scam…” This news came as a shock to many gamers playing and not playing the game at the same time.

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With that, it got known that the account where content regarding the community’s Esports was uploaded got hacked. Evidently, the video also got deleted in place of a crypto scam stream. As seen in the tweet itself, one can look at the channel playing a video with a thumbnail of Elon Musk.

Moreover, the organization u.today reported that the cryptocurrency broadcasted a fake video with Elon Musk. It was further learned that the stream featured a video from July of the investment firm ARK Invest’s July panel with Musk.

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Fortunately, the journalist continued the tweet thread by saying, “Crisis averted, all good.” Thus, acknowledging that the channel had been retrieved. Cheers to the manpower behind its retrieval. However, this scenario did stand as one where hackers targeted a big Esports organization.

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Gamers get treated with a new act, a new agent, and have a tour waiting for them

Talking of Valorant, one can simply not deny the fact that the community is cherishing the game. The ability-laden game with engrossing gameplay does create an atmosphere of thrill and captivation. Presently, gamers are enjoying the freshly arrived Episode 5 Act III. Moreover, the walk-in of a new agent had enticed the video gaming community.

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Going by the name Harbor, the controller agent packs in some riveting tricks in his quiver. From blocking the POV of players with a giant wave to casting a water-type-shelter, the agent is one that closes and offenses the enemy’s moves. Moreover, the community currently prepares itself for the upcoming 2023 VCT international leagues. And only the future shall unveil the holder of the prestigious title.

Who do you think will win the upcoming Valorant season? Feel free to drop your guesses in the comments section below.

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Astitava Kaushik

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Astitava Kaushik is an eSports writer at EssentiallySports. He holds a Master's degree in Media and Communication studies. Throughout the years, he has developed a knack for writing and deems to explore the skill in the eSports field, with games like Valorant, FIFA, and Call of Duty holding a very special place in his heart. While there are many streamers that he adores, 'ShahZam' is the one who he keenly follows. He also writes poems and stories and recommends Lil Uzi Vert songs for good vibes.

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