YouTube creators now have access to a new troubleshooting tool called the “Hacked Channel Assistant” to enhance security measures and recover hacked accounts.
Description
This tool [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7], currently available in English through the YouTube Help Center [5], guides users through securing their Google login and reversing any unauthorized changes made by hackers, such as altering channel names or deleting content [3]. Initially limited to select creators, YouTube plans to expand this feature to all users in the near future. The main objective of this initiative is to address the increasing trend of social media hacks by offering personalized and immediate support for account recovery and security issues. Users who are ineligible for the tool can still seek assistance via Twitter by reaching out to @YouTube.
Conclusion
The “Hacked Channel Assistant” tool is a significant step towards improving security for YouTube creators and addressing the growing issue of social media hacks. By providing personalized support and guidance, this tool aims to help users recover hacked accounts and prevent future security breaches. As YouTube continues to expand this feature to all users, it will likely have a positive impact on account security and user experience on the platform.
References
[1] https://cybermaterial.com/youtube-debuts-ai-tool-for-hacked-accounts/
[2] https://cybermagazine.com/articles/youtube-simplify-hacked-account-recovery-with-ai-assistant
[3] https://www.indiatoday.in/technology/news/story/youtube-account-hacked-google-introduces-new-ai-tool-to-help-users-recover-hacked-accounts-2586071-2024-08-22
[4] https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/youtube-ai-tool-hacked-accounts/
[5] https://tech.hindustantimes.com/tech/news/youtube-now-has-an-ai-powered-tool-to-help-recover-hacked-channels-how-it-works-71724322729150.html
[6] https://www.dexerto.com/tech/youtube-launches-ai-assistant-to-recover-hacked-accounts-2872281/
[7] https://www.neowin.net/news/youtube-rolls-out-an-ai-support-chatbot-for-recovering-hacked-accounts/
