Viral TikTok Claims Military Base Phones Were Hijacked by Anunnaki Message Sparks Online Frenzy

WCTU CLEVELAND 13 — A viral claim circulating on TikTok alleges that an entire military base experienced a sudden hijacking of mobile phones for approximately two minutes, during which a message appeared stating, “This is the Anunnaki, we are here.” The story, which has gained traction across several social media posts, remains unverified and unsupported by any official or credible sources.

The purported incident is described as a coordinated digital intrusion affecting military personnel’s phones, rendering them frozen and displaying the anomalous message. TikTok accounts with names such as “Engaging Military Challenges for Fun and Entertainment” have propagated the story, contributing to its widespread attention online.

Despite the claim’s growing popularity, no statements have been issued by the Department of Defense, U.S. Cyber Command, or any branch of the military confirming that such an event took place. There have also been no reports or alerts from cybersecurity agencies, including those that monitor critical infrastructure and defense systems, which would typically investigate and address such significant breaches.

“There is currently no credible evidence to support the notion that any military communication systems or devices were compromised in the manner described,” stated Cleveland 13 Community Factchecker’s investigative team following a comprehensive review of available information.

Experts note that military-issued devices are equipped with advanced encryption and multiple layers of security. A mass compromise of such devices, especially involving external messages, would trigger immediate and extensive security responses, including forensic analysis, public disclosures, and possibly legal or military action. The absence of such responses casts significant doubt on the claim's authenticity.

The message attributed to the “Anunnaki” references a group of mythological deities from ancient Sumerian lore, often cited in fringe theories but without any grounding in scientific or technological reality. There is no recognized connection between these mythological figures and any modern military or technological operations.

Cybersecurity analysts have also emphasized the technical implausibility of the event. Any such infiltration would likely leave extensive digital footprints in the form of logs, security alerts, and network anomalies, none of which have surfaced in connection with this claim. Prior documented cyber intrusions, including recent attacks on secure messaging platforms, bear no resemblance to the scenario described in the TikTok videos.

The most plausible explanation, according to analysts, is that the incident is either a hoax, a staged social media prank, or a gross misinterpretation of an unrelated technical glitch affecting personal, non-military devices.

“The story exists solely within the ecosystem of short-form social media content and lacks any corroboration from independent or official reporting,” concluded the Cleveland 13 Community Factchecker.