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YouTubers targeted with fake sponsorships and “channel verification” phishing
First reported Source: Help Net SecurityLast editorial activity
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According to researchers at ESET, one recent campaign impersonates Hollyland, a legitimate manufacturer … More → The post YouTubers targeted with fake sponsorships and “channel verification” phishing (messages that impersonate someone to obtain passwords or money) appeared first on Help Net Security . Scammers are going after YouTube creators’ Google accounts by posing as a brand looking for sponsorship partners.
Sources & evidence
- Help Net Security Reporting source
YouTubers targeted with fake sponsorships and “channel verification” phishing ↗
https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/10/08/scams-targeting-youtube-creators-sponsorship/