In 2024 digital asset has become most valuable asset. It’s essential to keep it secure along with improving your startegies to get more views and subscribers. Hacking a YouTube channel typically involves exploiting vulnerabilities in security or deceiving the owner into giving access
In recent times there has been many cases of hacking of Youtube channel. Supreme court of India and Ranveer Allahabadia are recent victims of loosing their channel. Though it was retian by Youtube by may be backup or some tweaks.
Types of attacks used to hack Youtube Channel.
1. Phising through email
Suppose you recieve an email stating from Alphabet or any other company to click a link and tricking you into poviding credentails . In this situation hacker will have your password to hack into your Google account.
What is hackers favourite season ? It’s phising
- Always check email id with domain name and mark email as phising if you are suspicious about the source of email.
- Do not click on unknown link from unknown email.
- Always add an extra layer to your security using MFA.
- If you think its authentic go to your Youtube channel first.
2. Credential Misuse
Saving your credentails on laptop or scribing on book can be a risk. For example if your laptop or book is lost you will loose password to unknown hacker. Keeping your password easy or predictable can lead a major leak of your data.
Keep password in Mind or write hint on your notebook.
- Use unique strong password without obvious words like channel name or your name.
- Update your password monthly.
- Be vigilant of your account and watch for any notifications.
3. Malware Softwares
Different Malware softwares like Ransomware , worms or Trojan can be used to hack into your system. This can happen when you download softwares which injects virus into your system and gets your important files or credentials.
Don’t be a good host for virus
- Install good anti-virus in your system and scan your device regularly.
- Be vigilant while downloading files.
- Do not skip the updates your OS is requesting.
4. Session Hijacking
Authentication are done using session token on most of website hackers could login in your account by just session token
Do not leak
- Someone offering free wifi ? be careful about the leaks , use VPN if needed
- Its better to logout from channel before shuting your system
- Clear cookies and history regularly
5. Social Engineering
Attackers may try to manipulate you or your team into sharing confidential details or gaining access to your account.
Trust No one
- Be cautious of unsolicited requests for information.
- Don’t share sensitive information, even if the person seems trustworthy.
Follow these steps to ensure your YouTube channel is not hacked.