Summary: YouTube has issued a warning about a phishing scam utilizing an AI-generated video featuring CEO Neal Mohan to deceive creators into sharing their credentials. Attackers are sending private video links in emails claiming changes to YouTube’s monetization policy, which leads to pages designed to steal account information. The platform advises users to avoid clicking suspicious links and provides resources for reporting such phishing attempts.
Affected: YouTube creators
Keypoints :
- Scammers are using AI-generated videos in phishing emails to impersonate YouTube.
- Recipients are misled to believe they must confirm new terms to avoid account restrictions.
- YouTube employees will never contact users via private videos, and suspicious emails should be reported.
- Victims have reported channel hijacking and the use of their accounts for broadcasting scams.
- YouTube offers tips for avoiding phishing and has introduced a support assistant to help hacked users.