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Fake streamed cricket matches knocks victims for six
An incredible scam which resembles hidden camera prank shows has been shut down by police. Four men were arrested last week…
YouTube AI wrongfully flags horror short “Show for Children” as suitable for children
When content creators flag one of their own videos as inappropriate for children, we expect YouTube’s AI moderator to accept this…
YTStealer targets YouTube content creators
Researchers are reporting the discovery of malware targeting YouTub content creators. The aim is to compromise accounts and then take over…
How to remove Google from your life
Swearing off a company used to be easier. Rude customer service, an unfortunate bout of food poisoning, even standing up for…
Steer clear of fake premium mobile app unlockers
A site has been bouncing around YouTube comments for the past couple of weeks. The site sometimes changes, the messages alter…
OpenSea warns of Discord channel compromise
OpenSea, the primary marketplace for buyers and sellers of non-fungible tokens (NFTs), has reported major problems with its Discord support channel….
A week in security (April 4 – 10)
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YouTube channels of Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, Harry Styles, and other musicians compromised
Some of the biggest stars around have seen content placed on their YouTube accounts without permission over the last couple of…
Valorant cheats on YouTube are actually information-stealing malware
Valorant, the popular free-to-play team based shooter, is attracting the attention of scammers. It’s reported that a malware distribution campaign is…