JOE BLOGS HACKED – I’m Back!! Full Ripple Hijacking Story, WHY?, WHO?, How I Fixed It & Thanks!!!
Video Summary
The YouTuber, a popular channel, was hacked by cryptocurrency scammers on March 28th, who took over the channel and deleted all content. The hackers’ end goal was to use the channel to promote their cryptocurrency and earn financial gain. The YouTuber initially fell for the scam by responding to the initial email, thinking it was a legitimate opportunity, despite being a busy and tired individual, they clicked on the attachment, allowing the hackers to gain access to the channel. The hack was difficult to report, as contacting YouTube and Google was a challenge, but eventually, the YouTuber was able to regain control of the channel. The hack highlights the importance of being vigilant, not clicking on suspicious emails, and having multiple security measures in place, as even the most secure tools can be bypassed. The YouTuber is grateful for the support from fans who helped them through this difficult time, and is giving away a unique sculpture, a British artist’s limited edition piece, in a raffle to raise funds and support the channel.