YouTube Creators Targeted by AI-Powered Phishing Scam Impersonating CEO
Staff Editor YouTube Creators Targeted by Sophisticated Phishing Scam
A new phishing scam targeting YouTube creators has emerged, utilizing an AI-generated video of YouTube CEO Neal Mohan to lure unsuspecting victims. The scam falsely claims changes to YouTube’s monetization policy and aims to steal creators’ credentials.
YouTube has officially responded to the threat, issuing a warning to creators about the deceptive campaign. The platform emphasized that it never communicates privately with creators through video messages. YouTube also provided instructions for identifying potential phishing attempts.
Reports of similar scams have surfaced on Reddit, with users sharing examples of suspicious emails and videos. One instance involved an email from “Notification for YouTube Creators” containing a malicious file. Another report described a private video from “Channel for Creators” directing users to a fake DocuSign site. A common thread among these attempts is the use of the [email protected] email address.
The scammers are exploiting YouTube’s platform features to impersonate official communications. This is not the first time deepfake videos of Neal Mohan have been used in phishing attempts, highlighting the evolving tactics of cybercriminals.
YouTube advises creators who receive suspicious videos to report them immediately through the platform’s official reporting channels. The company has provided detailed guidance on its website for identifying and reporting phishing scams.
As this sophisticated scam continues to target the YouTube community, creators are urged to remain vigilant and verify all communications through official YouTube channels.
