Maintaining a secure YouTube channel should be everyone’s concern. Once your account is hacked, the hacker can gain access to personal information, including your email address and credit card information.
Here are the signs that your YouTube account has been hacked:
– You cannot login to your account
– You see changes in your account settings
– Your profile picture has changed
– Your hacked youtube channels contain videos that you didn’t upload
Not being able to log in to your account is the most obvious sign that youtube has been hacked. Hackers can change your password after breaking into your account to block your access to it.
Here’s how to protect your YouTube channel from hackers:
Create a complex password and keep it safe
The first step to protecting your YouTube channel is to create a unique password. Since YouTube is a Google service, a breach of your YouTube account could expose information from the rest of the Google services you use, including Gmail.
Google recommends using eight or more characters for your password. The password should also be unique, meaning it should be separate from passwords used for other sites.
Pay attention to suspicious messages and content
Do not reply to suspicious text messages, especially messages containing shortened URLs. Most links are safe, but some may lead to malware. If you do not know the sender of the email or SMS, do not reply. Never click on links or send information to untrusted or unknown senders or websites.
Set and check permissions on your channel
You can set permissions to grant access to your channel in your account settings. For example, if you own a brand account, you can allow others to manage your channel and upload content.
Perform a regular security check
Frequently review the security of your YouTube channel by reviewing all security features and permissions. Look for changes you haven’t made, such as updating settings or adding administrators. You should also check your Google Account recovery options to make sure your phone number and email address are still correct.
Do not disclose your email ID anywhere
We all tend to use one single email address for all related business purposes. It is very common to create business accounts using the same Gmail ID that we manage our primary YouTube channel. When we use the email address on any other website, we cannot deny the possibility of the email address being compromised. This is putting Google account at risk and other hackers are trying to get into our account.
More tips to prevent your YouTube account from being hacked
– Change your password often
– Don’t click on suspicious links in comments
– Keep your antivirus software up to date
– Pay attention to reported security breaches
Conclusion
These steps can keep YouTube safe. Don’t forget to use a strong password and set up two-step verification. You should also continue to look for any signs of suspicious activity and change your password frequently.
