Panda Security points out that, although users are not aware, this service Google is in the crosshairs of many cybercriminals.
Do you have an account at Youtube ? Did you ever worried that a “ hacker ” you steal it? It is likely that users of the popular platform videos not even have raised this question. As reminds Panda Security ‘are not aware of the dangers when surfing the platform looking for the next viral “. A mistake because according to Spanish company, Google this service is in the crosshairs of many cybercriminals.
“Through phishing attacks’ try to obtain passwords to access information as succulent as bank data associated with your YouTube channel “alert. But the situation may worsen in cases in which the account is owned by a company.
For this reason, Panda Security offers five tips that protect your YouTube account:
1. Beware of shortened links
The company advises wary of any shortened link. “While most are safe, some may hide inside a poisoned apple, like some kind of ‘malware’ that are automatically downloaded to your computer to steal information.” Make sure you know which direction behind the link before clicking on it.
2. Use strong passwords
It is the least we should keep in mind to avoid an attack of “phishing.” A good password is one that includes uppercase, lowercase, numbers, symbols and the maximum number of possible characters. “In addition, it is recommended to change decontraseña every three months, tops. In this way you avoid possible theft useful for cybercrime long, “advised the company.
3. Change your passwords
use the same password you use on other platforms is prohibited. And, of course, you have not pointed out there. “We must tread warily in the digital world, but the physical is no less important”, they say.
4. No facilites data via email
If you get emails in which you are prompted for the password that you access your YouTube account, distrusts . Even those that appear to be Google. Panda Security recalls: “A few months ago discovered attack could mask a malicious URL in the guise of a link of the company with the aim that users introdujesen your data without suspicion”
5. Use the recovery form Google
With a YouTube account, complete the form is key recovery your Google account. “Although a priori the idea of giving your phone number to the company -indican not like the experts, is a good way to avoid greater evils if you discover that someone tries to enter your account: only you have the code for recovery will come to your mobile phone. “
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