Millions at risk as cybercriminals successfully compromise popular YouTube accounts: here's how to stay safe

MSN - 08:41
Hackers rebrand top YouTube accounts to impersonate trusted names, then lure fans into clicking malware-filled links and livestreams.
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  • Cyberattacks now target influencers across YouTube, Instagram, and beyond

Cybercriminals are hijacking popular YouTube channels at an alarming rate, exposing viewers to scams, malware, and data theft - and with billions of views and millions of followers at stake, one wrong click c...
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