Popular Finance YouTuber Hacked, Bitcoin Scam Live-Streamed: Security Tips

Sharan Hegde, the entrepreneur behind The 1% Club and the "financewithsharan" YouTube channel, recently reported a security breach of his YouTube account via his Instagram.

According to his Instagram post, hackers gained control and began live streaming Bitcoin prices on his channel. Hegde stated that the stream promoted Bitcoin reaching a value of $100,000.

Hegde also mentioned that during the incident, all content was removed from the channel but thankfully, it was eventually recovered.

In his own words, “The hacker took control of the account & started a live stream of Bitcoin prices reaching $100k - without my consent, of course. Within minutes, I got 100s of DMs from you guys informing me about the fact. Thank you so much for alerting me but unfortunately the channel got terminated & I didn't know what to do. My 3 years of hard work just disappeared right in front of my eyes.”

Securing Your YouTube Account: Essential Tips

YouTube provides several recommendations for maintaining the security of your account. Here are some key steps:

• Create a Strong Password: A robust password using a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols is the first line of defense. Avoid sharing login information.
• Regular Security Checkup: Utilize Google's Security Checkup feature to identify and address potential vulnerabilities.
• Enable 2-Step Verification: This adds an extra layer of security to your Google account.
• Remove Suspicious People from Your Account
• Remove Sites and Apps You Don’t Need
• Update Your Software and Back Up Your Account
• Protect Against Suspicious Messages & Content
• Manage Access Requests Properly: Carefully manage permissions for users who help manage your channel. Only grant necessary access to trusted individuals.