Communications · Unknown
On February 11, 2016, the Twitter account @LuisChataing belonging to Venezuelan radio host and comedian Luis Chataing was compromised. The attackers posted alleged private WhatsApp conversations with political figures such as Henrique Capriles, Lilian Tintori, and Patricia de Ceballos, along with political messages and references to Empresas Polar. Chataing confirmed the hack via his Instagram account and, following the temporary loss of his profile, created a new Twitter account (@ChataingSupremo). The incident was documented by the NGO Espacio Público and by several Venezuelan media outlets.