As Dan Tri reported, on April 2, many Youtube channels had a large number of followers in Vietnam, including Mixi Gaming (more than 7.33 million followers). , Quang Linh Vlogs (more than 3.82 million followers) or The Nhan Vlogs (more than 1.21 million followers)… was simultaneously attacked by hackers and took control.< /a>
After hijacking these Youtube channels, hackers immediately changed the channel’s name to Ripple, a payment system using blockchain technology, and changed the cover photo and avatar to image of Ripple. Hackers even broadcast live videos on these channels to promote a cryptocurrency.
After more than a day, Youtubers have regained their channels. but there are still certain damages.
First of all, the Youtube channel of streamer Phung Thanh Do (known by the nickname Do Mixi ). Accordingly, this streamer regained his Youtube channel on the evening of April 2, but then the Youtube channel once again lost control and was renamed Microstrategy US.
By that time Currently, Do Mixi has regained control of its Youtube channel and restored the content on the channel as before.
Even though Do Mixi’s Youtube channel has been regained, it still suffered quite serious damage when The number of subscribers of this channel has decreased by nearly 50 thousand compared to before the incident occurred. Currently, the number of subscribers to Do Mixi’s Youtube channel has decreased to 7 29 million.
Similarly, Youtuber Quang Linh Vlogs (real name Pham Quang Linh) has also regained his Youtube channel. In addition to the main Youtube channel Quang Linh Vlogs also regained another Youtube channel under the same system, “The Nhan Vlogs”.
However, one Youtube channel shares the same system with Quang Linh Vlogs and has more than 810 thousands of followers “Dong Paulo Vlogs – Life in Africa” was irrecoverable and permanently deleted.
Shared on his official Facebook page Quang Linh Vlogs said the news Hackers have attacked the management email accounts of Youtube channels and taken control of these channels.
Currently, Quang Linh Vlogs is contacting Youtube directly to find a way to restore the “Dong” channel. Paulo Vlogs – Life in Africa”.
Notes to protect your email account social network is safe< /p>
From the incident, it shows that even large Youtube channels that are organized and managed by a team of many employees can be attacked by hackers and take control.
Therefore, for ordinary individual users, an email or social network account being attacked and taken over by hackers can happen at any time.
Except for hackers declaring exploit vulnerabilities security of social network email services or software users can completely protect the safety of their online accounts if Understand safety and security rules.
Here are a few things users need to know to protect the safety of their social network email accounts to avoid being hijacked by hackers:
– Enable 2-layer security on email and social network accounts.
– Social network and email accounts always have the star account registration feature save. Users can set up a backup account to use in case they forget their password or the account is hijacked.
– Limit logging into social network email accounts on unfamiliar devices. public equipment used by many people.
– Absolutely do not click on strange links sent via email or text messages or links shared on social networks .
– In case of accessing unfamiliar websites that require users to enter their email or social network accounts to log in, check the website carefully and skip the login step in this case. The website is not trustworthy.
– Absolutely do not download and open attachments sent to emails or social networks from strangers to avoid being infected with malicious code on the device, allowing hackers to can take over online accounts.
– Do not use crack software (pirated software) downloaded from the internet. Cracked software versions often contain malicious viruses to steal data or online accounts stored on the computer.
– Without in-depth knowledge of security and human technology Users should install and use anti-virus security software on their computers to ensure safety. Currently, Windows 11 version has built-in Windows Defender security software, so users can feel somewhat secure.
– Regularly update new versions of the operating system and software helps promptly patch security holes that hackers can find and exploit to attack users.
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