Google says it addressed malwared YouTube sponsorship deals

After years of complaints from YouTubers, Google has pinpointed the root cause of a series of account hijackings: software sponsorship deals that delivered malware. Google forums have for years witnessed pleas for help to regain control of stolen YouTube accounts, despite the owners using multi-factor authentication. Impacted influencers found themselves not just locked out of their accounts, but scrambling to stop the sale of their channels.
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