YouTube helps recover hacked channel that attempted XRP crypto scams
YouTube’s swift intervention ensured damage control by preventing XRP hackers from interacting with the channel’s subscribers. Prominent YouTuber DidYouKnowGaming was able to regain access to his YouTube channel, which an anonymous bad actor hacked to promote XRP (XRP) cryptocurrency scams. While hacking into YouTube channel s to promote scams has been a long-standing method of targeting unwary investors, the number of creators on the platform reporting Hacks has increased. Most recently, DidYouKnowGaming — a YouTuber with 2.4 million subscribers — warned his Twitter followers about a hack. so sorry you're having to deal with this! first, we'll need to get some quick info from you & then we'll connect you w/ a specialist team who helps restore account access. follow us & we'll be able to DM you the info you need! — TeamYouTube (@TeamYouTube) April 28, 2023 After gaining access to the account, the hacker changed the YouTuber’s profile and cover images to Ri