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Ranveer Allahbadia’s YouTube channels, BeerBiceps and Ranveer Allahbadia, were hacked on September 25, with all videos deleted and channels renamed.
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YouTube has restored both channels, with original content intact, after temporary removal.
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Allahbadia reassured followers that the incident was not a publicity stunt and his team worked with YouTube to resolve the issue.
Ranveer Allahbadia, a popular podcaster and influencer, suffered a hacking incident on his YouTube channels, BeerBiceps and Ranveer Allahbadia, on September 25. The hackers deleted all videos and renamed the channels with titles linked to Elon Musk and Donald Trump.
Fortunately, YouTube has restored both channels, with their original content intact. Although a glitch remains on the “Home” section of both pages, all videos are accessible through other sections. Allahbadia addressed the hack on Instagram, reassuring his followers that the situation was under control and not a publicity stunt.
To protect your YouTube channel and social media accounts from similar hacks, consider these tips:
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Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) for added security
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Use strong, unique passwords and consider a password manager
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Beware of phishing scams and verify sources before clicking links
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Limit access to third-party apps and regularly monitor account activity
Allahbadia’s channels, with 9.4 million subscribers on Ranveer Allahbadia and 280 videos on BeerBiceps, are now back online.
