Recently, YouTube has introduced a new AI assistant feature specifically designed to help users recover their accounts after being hacked. This feature was officially announced on Google's support page and is named "Hacked Channel Assistant." The aim of this new tool is to assist "eligible creators" in quickly resolving issues after their channels have been compromised.
Users can access this assistant through the YouTube Help Center. The assistant will ask users a series of questions aimed at helping them protect their Google login information, undo any changes made by hackers to their channels, and enhance the security of their channels to prevent future attacks. Currently, this feature only supports English and is available to a small number of "specific creators," but Google has stated that they are working to make this feature accessible to all YouTube creators.
Many creators often feel helpless when facing hacker attacks, as having their accounts hacked can lead to videos being deleted or content being tampered with, which can significantly impact their careers. Therefore, YouTube's introduction of this AI assistant is very timely. With this assistant, users no longer need to figure out how to recover their accounts on their own; the assistant will provide step-by-step guidance, making the process simple and understandable.
To use this feature, users simply need to log into the YouTube Help Center, find the Hacked Channel Assistant, and answer the questions posed by the assistant. This process not only helps users recover their stolen content but also provides some security advice on how to prevent future attacks.
The introduction of this new feature undoubtedly brings new hope to hacked YouTube creators, ensuring they are no longer alone when facing cybersecurity issues.
Official Blog: https://support.google.com/youtube/thread/292206327/a-new-way-to-access-support-for-hacked-youtube-accounts?hl=en
Key Points:
🔒 The new AI assistant helps hacked users recover their accounts and provides security guidance.
🌐 Currently only supports English and is available to specific creators, with plans to expand to all users in the future.
📈 YouTube is committed to enhancing the security of creator accounts and reducing the impact of hacker attacks.