A radical change in the digital identity of the accounts “Spreading confusion” and publishing false news about Leila Elwi’s marriage

The accounts of Egyptian actress Horia Farghaly on Facebook and Instagram were subjected to a large-scale cyber hacking operation, resulting in a complete loss of control over her pages, which are followed by more than 6 million users, amid shock among her fans and social media followers.

In the details of the incident, the hacker carried out a radical change in the digital identity of the accounts, which included deleting all photos and videos related to her artistic works and behind-the-scenes content, as well as removing her entire archive, leading what followers described as a “digital erasure” of the pages, turning them into accounts with no content or artistic memory.

The matter did not stop there, as it also included changing the account names and profile pictures completely, in a clear attempt to confuse followers and complicate the process of regaining control, making the crisis take on a complex technical dimension requiring specialized intervention.

“Spreading confusion”

In a related context, the hacker sparked widespread controversy after posting fabricated content through the same accounts, including false rumors about actress Leila Elwi, claiming an alleged marriage story at an advanced age. Followers considered this an attempt to spread confusion and exploit Horia Farghaly’s name to publish misleading and unverified information targeting well-known artistic figures.

So far, Horia Farghaly remains silent and has not issued any official statement regarding the incident or possible legal steps, while some reports suggest she is going through a phase of relative withdrawal from the spotlight, following earlier statements in which she said she has become more comfortable distancing herself from people and reducing social media interaction due to loss of trust.