Phishing Attacks Target High Profile YouTube Accounts

Researchers at ESET warn of active phishing campaigns that impersonate YouTube/Google to trick high-profile channel owners into surrendering account access; attackers then hijack accounts (often where 2FA is absent or bypassed) and post thousands of videos distributing scams or info‑stealing malware that can compromise viewers and steal credentials on other platforms. ESET recommends enabling multi-factor authentication and exercising caution with unsolicited messages, links, and attachments.