This popular YouTuber’s account was hacked: What happened and tips to protect your account

Sharan Hegde, entrepreneur, founder of The 1% Club, also runs a Youtube A channel named “financewithsharan” claimed that his YouTube account was hacked through his personal Instagram account.
In his Instagram post, he mentioned that his account was compromised and hackers started live streaming Bitcoin prices on his YouTube channel. Hegde claimed that a live broadcast on his YouTube channel showed Bitcoin price hitting $100,000, which is approximately Rs 69,448.00
Hegde mentioned that all content from the YouTube channel was flushed as part of the negotiations, but was later restored.
His post read, “Hackers took control of the account and started live streaming the price of Bitcoin reaching $100,000 – without my consent, of course. Within minutes I received hundreds of private messages from you telling me this fact. Thank you so much for alerting me, but unfortunately the channel was terminated and I don’t know what to do. 3 years of hard work disappeared before my eyes.”
Tips for keeping your YouTube account secure
YouTube has shared some tips on keeping your YouTube account safe on its official support page.
Establish a strong password: This is the most basic step in keeping any account secure. Strong passwords that are a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols can effectively protect against hackers.
Additionally, it is recommended to avoid sharing personal account information, especially login credentials, with anyone.
Periodic security checks: Google provides security checks for Google Accounts, allowing users to scan their passwords and accounts for potential vulnerabilities and take necessary actions.
Two-step verification: Enable two-step verification to add an extra layer of security to any account, including Google.
Remove suspicious people from your account
Remove unwanted websites and apps
Update your software and back up your account
Protect against suspicious messages and content
Properly manage access requests: YouTube allows users to set access permissions to manage their YouTube accounts. Therefore, assign necessary permissions to users you trust.