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Linus Tech Tips YouTube Hack Exposed
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Popular YouTuber Linus Tech Tips was hacked, resulting in his channels being used to promote crypto scams and his videos deleted. The breach occurred after a team member downloaded malware disguised as a sponsorship PDF, giving hackers access to browser data and session tokens. The incident highlights the need for better security protocols, improved disaster response, and stricter YouTube authentication measures to prevent such attacks.
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