Dota 2's official YouTube channel was briefly hacked on Wednesday to promote a Solana-based meme coin called "dota 2 coin." The livestream was subsequently confirmed to be fraudulent. The hijacked video, titled "Dota 2 Launch Official Meme Coin | Hurry Up," included a link to a token from Pump.fun. The token currently has a market capitalization of approximately $5,500, having fallen approximately 21% since its launch at midnight on October 16th (Beijing time). On-chain data indicates that a single wallet controls over 98% of the coin's supply. Reddit users first discovered and documented the hack on the r/DotA 2 subreddit, warning others not to click on the related link. Subsequently, the YouTube channel of PGL, the esports organization responsible for hosting official Dota 2 tournaments, was also compromised to broadcast a fake Bitcoin livestream impersonating MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor. Reports indicate that this attack is similar to several crypto scams targeting well-known YouTube channels since 2020. Attackers typically gain access to channels through phishing emails disguised as sponsorships from exchanges or brands, then conduct fake crypto livestreams and giveaway scams. (Decrypt)