Recently, YouTube released an important warning to remind content creators to be wary of a new type of phishing scam. This fraud uses artificial intelligence technology to forge videos by YouTube CEO Neal Mohan and spread them to users in private, claiming that the platform is adjusting its profit policy, but in fact it aims to steal user account information. YouTube made it clear in the announcement: "YouTube and its employees will never contact or share information with users through private videos. If you receive such videos, be sure to be alert, which is likely to be a phishing scam."
In recent weeks, users on the Reddit platform have shared similar scam experiences. One user said he received an email from "Notification for YouTube Creators" claiming to share a private video and asking him to download a malicious file. Another user mentioned that he received a private video from "Channel for Creators" asking him to agree to the new profit policy on a fake DocuSign website. It is worth noting that these emails are disguised as being from [email protected], further adding to deception.
YouTube further pointed out that phishers often use features within the platform to link malicious content to specifically target content creators by impersonating YouTube. This type of fraud is not the first time it has appeared. As early as 2023, Reddit users discovered a deep fake video about Mohan circulated on the Internet. YouTube reminds users that if they receive such fake videos, they should immediately report them on the official website to ensure the safe environment of the platform.
Currently, YouTube is actively taking measures to encourage all creators to be vigilant, protect the security of their account information, and avoid falling into the trap of these scammers. The platform recommends that users check their account settings regularly, enable two-factor verification, and avoid clicking on suspicious links or downloading files from unknown sources.
In short, with the continuous upgrading of online fraud methods, users need to be more cautious about the information they receive, especially content involving account security and privacy. This warning from YouTube once again reminds us that the importance of cybersecurity awareness cannot be ignored.