Sharan Hegde, entrepreneur and founder of The 1% Club who also runs
YouTube
A channel named “financewithsharan” claimed that his YouTube account was hacked through his personal Instagram account.
In his Instagram post, he mentioned that his account was hacked and hackers started live streaming Bitcoin prices on his YouTube channel. Hegde claimed that the live stream on his YouTube channel showed Bitcoin prices reaching $100k which translates to around Rs 69,448.00.
Hegde stated that as part of the negotiations, all contents of the YouTube channel were erased, but were later restored.
His post read: “The hacker took control of the account and started live streaming Bitcoin prices reaching $100k – without my consent of course. Within minutes, I received 100’s of DMs from you guys telling me the truth. Thank you so much for alerting me but unfortunately the channel was terminated and I didn’t know what to do. My 3 years of hard work disappeared before my eyes.”
Tips to keep your YouTube account safe
YouTube has shared several tips on keeping YouTube accounts safe and secure on its official support page.
Create a strong password: This is the essential step to keeping any account secure. A strong password that contains a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols can go a long way in preventing it from being hacked.
It is also recommended to avoid sharing personal account information with anyone, especially login credentials.
Regular Security Checkup: Google offers a security checkup feature with Google Account that allows users to check their passwords and accounts for possible violations and also take necessary actions.
2-Step Verification: Enabling 2-step verification adds a layer of security to any account, including your Google Account.
Remove suspicious people from your account
Remove websites and apps you don’t need
Update your software and back up your account
Protection from suspicious messages and content
Manage access requests properly: YouTube allows users to assign access permissions to users to manage their YouTube account. Therefore, assign the necessary permissions to users you trust.
