Highlights
- Google has introduced an AI-powered tool, to help recover hacked accounts.
- This tool, accessible via the YouTube Help Center, guides users through the recovery process without needing direct support.
- It asks questions to confirm hacking and helps regain control of the account.
- Currently, the tool is available only to certain creators and in English.
- Google plans to expand access to all creators in the future.
Hacking continues to be a modern world problem that everyone has to deal with at some point as it remains a question of when and not if.
The fear of hacking is limitless because it is not just your email or system that is vulnerable.
We today have multiple online accounts including our accounts on streaming platforms that are now under the radar of hackers.
One such platform is YouTube.
We all use YouTube and whether you are a creator or not, the threat of getting hacked is equal for every YouTube user.
YouTube hacking is an increasingly common occurrence.
Hackers today have tools and methods that are more sophisticated and platforms like YouTube have been trying to keep up.
Google has been trying to fight the hacking vulnerability with the introduction of a host of new tools.
Google has also introduced specific tools to help you recover a hacked YouTube account.
To keep things up-to-date, Google has recently introduced an AI-powered tool to help users recover their hacked YouTube Accounts.
As stated by Google, the tool assists users by asking questions about themselves and the channels they own. Following that, the tech giant enquires about the hacker’s modifications, such as profile image, content, description, or AdSense, and reverses them before assisting them with login. “Eligible creators will see the option to troubleshoot a hacked channel in the YouTube Help Center. This tool will guide you through a series of questions about you and your channel to first secure your Google login and to undo any changes the hacker has made to your channel,” said Google Support Page.
Here’s everything you need to know.
A New Way to Access Support for Hacked YouTube Accounts
If you suspect your YouTube account has been hacked you can now access this new AI-driven troubleshooting tool through the YouTube Help Center.
The tool is designed to guide you through the recovery process without needing to contact Google support directly.
Announcing the tool on its support page, Google mentioned, “We’re excited to announce that YouTube is launching a new troubleshooting tool that will help support users who believe their account has been hacked. […..] The new support assistant will guide impacted users through re-securing their login and helping them recover their account as the very first step after it’s been hacked. “
“The new support assistant will guide impacted creators through re-securing their login and helping them recover their account asthe very first step after it’s been hacked,” YouTube said.
The new tool works by asking a series of questions about your channel, such as whether there have been any recent unauthorised changes.
Once the tool confirms that your account has been hacked, it allows you to regain control of the account.
Google is claiming that this is supposed to be a faster way of getting your account back.
Previously, recovering a hacked account often required contacting Google support.
Users had to go through lengthy wait times for verification before their accounts could be recovered.
Limitations to the New AI-Powered Tool
The new tool, however, doesn’t come with some limitations.
Currently, this tool is only available to certain creators.
It is important to note Google hasn’t specified exactly who qualifies for access to the new tool.
A wild guess suggests that initially Google will be prioritising more established accounts.
The good news, however, is that Google plans to roll out this feature to all creators in the future.
Moreover, the tool is only available in the English language.
It’s also important to note that even if your account has been hacked, the tool may not always be able to verify your information.
If you encounter issues, Google advises reaching out to @TeamYouTube on X (formerly Twitter) for additional assistance.
FAQs
Q1. What should I do if I my YouTube account is hacked?
Answer. If you suspect your YouTube account has been hacked, immediately change your password and enable two-factor authentication (2FA) for added security.
You can also use Google’s new AI-powered troubleshooting tool available through the YouTube Help Center for the recovery process.
Q2. How new AI-powered tool help recover a hacked YouTube account?
Answer. The AI-powered tool, accessible via the YouTube Help Center, guides users through a series of questions to confirm if their account has been hacked.
It then helps users regain control by re-securing their login and recovering their account without needing to contact Google support directly.
Q3. Why can’t I access Google’s YouTube recovery tool?
Answer. Currently, the AI-powered recovery tool is available to certain creators.
Google has not specified the exact criteria for access.
The tool is expected to be rolled out to all creators in the future.
Q4. How can I protect my YouTube account from hackers?
Answer. To protect your YouTube account, use a strong, unique password and enable two-factor authentication (2FA).
Regularly review your account activity for any suspicious behavior and be cautious of phishing attempts.
Moreover, keep your software and apps updated.
Q5. How To Recover Your Hacked YouTube Channel/Account?
To recover a hacked YouTube channel, it’s necessary to first recover the hacked Google Account associated with the YouTube channel.
There are three steps to recover your YouTube channel:
– Recover and secure the hacked Google Account associated with the YouTube channel.
– Revert unwanted changes on the YouTube channel immediately to avoid policy repercussions like Community Guidelines or copyright strikes.
– Reduce the risk of unauthorised access to your Google Account by using security best practices with all associated channel users.
All you have to do is login into your Google account. It then helps undo changes made by the hacker, like altering the channel’s name or deleting content.
For those without immediate access, YouTube suggests contacting their support team via social media.
You can send a message to @TeamYouTube on X (formerly Twitter) for assistance.
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