Your Favorite Musicians’ YouTube Accounts Compromised by Hackers 🎵🎸
Several YouTube accounts of well-known Filipino musicians have fallen victim to hacking, leading to the promotion of an XRP scam using deep fake videos of Ripple CEO, Brad Garlinghouse. The musicians impacted include Ben&Ben, SB19, and Rico Blanco, with millions of followers collectively. Let’s delve into the details of this alarming cybercrime:
Ben&Ben’s YouTube Channel Hacked
- Ben&Ben, a pop band with over three million subscribers on YouTube, discovered their account had been infiltrated.
- The hackers began streaming a deceptive XRP advertisement, falsely claiming the cryptocurrency could reach $4.
- Viewers were directed to phishing websites to unknowingly disclose their financial information.
SB19 and Rico Blanco Also Affected
- SB19, a boyband with 3.6 million followers, and musician Rico Blanco, with over 700,000 followers, faced similar breaches.
- Both entities swiftly took action to regain control of their YouTube accounts.
- Rico Blanco’s account was flagged as compromised, resulting in its temporary suspension.
🎭 Deep Fake Videos Exploited in Ongoing XRP Scams 🕵️♂️
Scammers have been capitalizing on deep fake videos featuring Brad Garlinghouse to carry out fraudulent activities on YouTube. The persistence of these scams indicates a pressing need for increased vigilance within the cryptocurrency community:
The Menace of Fake Ripple CEO Videos
- Instances of scammers using deep fake videos of Brad Garlinghouse have been reported dating back to December 2023.
- Reddit users flagged advertisements urging XRP holders to send their coins to a specific address, promising double returns.
- Fake crypto channels on YouTube continue to perpetuate XRP-related scams, alerting Ripple supporters and the broader community.
Andy V Exposes Airdrop Scam Impersonating Brad Garlinghouse
- Andy V from SPQR Media uncovered a channel with 276,000 subscribers impersonating Brad Garlinghouse for an XRP airdrop scam.
- The scam involved the solicitation of thousands of dollars in deposits for participation in the fraudulent scheme.
- This discovery prompted calls for YouTube to take a more proactive stance against crypto scams on its platform.
Hot Take: Stay Alert Against Crypto Scams! 🔒🔍
As the cyber landscape continues to evolve, it’s crucial for you to remain vigilant and cautious when engaging with cryptocurrency content online. Be wary of suspicious claims and always verify information from official sources to safeguard your investments and personal data.
Sources:
Reddit Discussion
Ben&Ben Facebook Update
SB19 Official Facebook Update
Andy V Twitter Account
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