Hot Take Do These 7 Things If You Got Fooled by the YouTube Ghost Network

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YouTube’s dealt with scams for years, but the YouTube Ghost Network may be one of the largest and most sophisticated. This recently uncovered network of scam videos has many YouTubers wondering what to do next if they were one of the hundreds of thousands fooled.

So how did this fly under YouTube’s radar? It wasn’t just one or two accounts. It’s an entire network of accounts all working together. These scam accounts comment, interact with real users, and post positive reviews to give the accounts more credibility.

Most of the malicious videos have a common theme. They offer cracked software, game cheats, and free premium apps/software. Since we all want to save money, these videos are tempting. But, those hacks, cheats, and free software comes at a hefty price – all your sensitive information.

Whether you fell victim to this scam or you just want to avoid it to begin with, there are several ways to avoid it and similar scams:

• Avoid anything promising you free premium apps/software. Unless it’s a valid promotion sponsored by the company behind the apps/software, it’s illegal and likely contains malware.
• Never proceed with installing something your antivirus blocks. Do some research first to make sure it’s safe.
• Stick with official sources for your downloads. It’s safer. Your identity is worth far more than what you save with cracked software.

Table of Contents​

• YouTube Ghost Network Existed For Years
• Network Targets Users Looking for Cheats and Free Premium Apps
• 1. Enable Your Antivirus Immediately
• 2. Disconnect From the Internet
• 3. Scan Any Connected Devices for Malware
• 4. Uninstall the Illegal Software, Hacks, or Cheats
• 5. Don’t Log In to Anything
• 6. Use a Different Device to Change Passwords
• 7. Consider Getting New Credit Cards
• Avoid the YouTube Ghost Network Scam

Do These 7 Things If You Got Fooled by the YouTube Ghost Network - Make Tech Easier

Do you love cracked software or game hacks? You might have fallen for malicious videos in the YouTube Ghost Network scam.

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@classicaran, As I recall, this is how your device got infected with malware. Now you can avoid falling into this trap again and know what to do if you get infected again.