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Fake IT support sites push malicious PowerShell scripts as Windows fixes

Fake IT support sites promote malicious PowerShell "fixes" for common Windows errors, like the 0x80070643 error, to infect devices with information-stealing malware.
- Lawrence Abrams
- June 30, 2024
- 10:21 AM
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YouTube tests harder-to-block server-side ad injection in videos

YouTube reportedly now injects ads directly into video streams to make it more difficult for ad blockers to block advertisements.
- Bill Toulas
- June 13, 2024
- 10:42 AM
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Ad blocker users say YouTube videos are now skipping to the end

Many users report that YouTube videos automatically skip to the end or muting video if they are using an ad blocker, making it impossible for them to watch the video.
- Bill Toulas
- May 28, 2024
- 10:21 AM
- 15
Google to crack down on third-party YouTube apps that block ads

YouTube announced yesterday that third-party applications that block ads while watching YouTube videos violates its Terms of Service (ToS), and it will soon start taking action against the apps.
- Bill Toulas
- April 16, 2024
- 02:01 PM
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Google's new AI search results promotes sites pushing malware, scams

Google's new AI-powered 'Search Generative Experience' algorithms recommend scam sites that redirect visitors to unwanted Chrome extensions, fake iPhone giveaways, browser spam subscriptions, and tech support scams.
- Mayank Parmar
- March 25, 2024
- 07:32 AM
- 3
YouTube stops recommending videos when signed out of Google

YouTube has changed how it works for people not signed into Google account or using incoginto mode, and it's not showing suggested videos anymore. This change, which is being tested with some random users, shows a very simple YouTube homepage without any videos or tips on what to watch.
- Mayank Parmar
- March 10, 2024
- 06:16 PM
- 15
Latest Adblock update causes massive YouTube performance hit

Adblock and Adblock Plus users report performance issues on YouTube, initially blamed on Google but later determined to be an issue in the popular ad-blocking extension.
- Bill Toulas
- January 15, 2024
- 11:16 AM
- 4
Google Chrome & Microsoft Edge to get 'Save Frame' feature for YouTube

You can soon right-click on any YouTube video in Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome and save the frame (capture the screenshot of the video) in the original resolution and PNG format.
- Mayank Parmar
- November 12, 2023
- 04:40 PM
- 3
APT36 state hackers infect Android devices using YouTube app clones

The APT36 hacking group, aka 'Transparent Tribe,' has been observed using at least three Android apps that mimic YouTube to infect devices with their signature remote access trojan (RAT), 'CapraRAT.'
- Bill Toulas
- September 18, 2023
- 06:06 PM
- 0
YouTube tests restricting ad blocker users to 3 video views

YouTube is currently running what it describes as a "small experiment globally," warning users to toggle off their ad blockers and avoid being limited to only three video views.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- June 29, 2023
- 02:59 PM
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Google will delete accounts inactive for more than 2 years

Google has updated its policy for personal accounts across its services to allow a maximum period of inactivity of two years.
- Bill Toulas
- May 21, 2023
- 11:07 AM
- 2
YouTube tests blocking videos unless you disable ad blockers

YouTube is running an experiment asking some users to disable their ad blockers or pay for a premium subscription, or they will not be allowed to watch videos.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- May 10, 2023
- 03:43 PM
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New S1deload Stealer malware hijacks Youtube, Facebook accounts

An ongoing malware campaign targets YouTube and Facebook users, infecting their computers with a new information stealer that will hijack their social media accounts and use their devices to mine for cryptocurrency.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- February 22, 2023
- 12:27 PM
- 0
Google nukes 50,000 accounts pushing Chinese disinformation

Google's Threat Analysis Group terminated tens of thousands of accounts linked to a group known as "Dragonbridge" or "Spamouflage Dragon" that is disseminating pro-Chinese disinformation across multiple online platforms.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- January 26, 2023
- 01:17 PM
- 4
Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube suspended in Turkey after blast

Following yesterday's deadly blast on İstiklal Avenue in Istanbul, Turkish authorities began restricting access to social media including Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Telegram.
- Ax Sharma
- November 14, 2022
- 04:17 AM
- 1
YouTube down: Live streams hit by worldwide outage

YouTube is currently experiencing a worldwide outage, with thousands of reports saying they cannot access live streams.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- September 23, 2022
- 01:16 PM
- 1
New malware bundle self-spreads through YouTube gaming videos

A new malware bundle uses victims' YouTube channels to upload malicious video tutorials advertising fake cheats and cracks for popular video games to spread the malicious package further.
- Bill Toulas
- September 15, 2022
- 01:35 PM
- 0
Convincing ‘YouTube’ Google ads lead to Windows support scams

A scarily realistic-looking Google Search YouTube advertisement is redirecting visitors to tech support scams pretending to be security alerts from Windows Defender.
- Lawrence Abrams
- July 20, 2022
- 02:43 PM
- 3
UK Army’s Twitter, YouTube accounts hacked to push crypto scam

British Army's Twitter and YouTube accounts were hacked sometime yesterday and altered to promote online crypto scams. In a statement, UK's Ministry of Defence confirms it is investigating the attack.
- Ax Sharma
- July 04, 2022
- 09:43 AM
- 1
New YTStealer malware steals accounts from YouTube Creators

A new information-stealing malware named YTStealer is targeting YouTube content creators and attempting to steal their authentication tokens and hijack their channels.
- Bill Toulas
- June 29, 2022
- 01:53 PM
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