Mr. Pham Huy – representative of Metub, a multi-channel network that supports MixiGaming channel management, confirmed that Do Mixi’s MixiGaming YouTube account was hacked not only once but twice.
Like VietNamNet reported that on the morning of April 2, the MixiGaming YouTube channel was attacked and hijacked. Hackers then hid all video content and used this channel to livestream cryptocurrency advertising content.
MixiGaming is a YouTube channel owned by Phung Thanh Do (born 1989), commonly known as Do Mixi. According to SocialBlade statistics, videos posted on MixiGaming have a total of more than 3.2 billion views, ranking 611th in the world in terms of number of followers.
Do Mixi’s YouTube channel once again changed its name on the morning of April 3.
By the morning of April 3, as recorded by VietNamNet, the MixiGaming YouTube channel has once again had its name changed. This time the new name of the channel is Microstrategy US. Along with that, the image of YouTuber Phung Thanh Do has reappeared on the channel’s avatar and cover.
Confirm with VietNamNetMr. Pham Huy – representative of Metub, a multi-channel network that supports the management of MixiGaming channel, said that Do Mixi’s YouTube channel lost control not only once but twice.
After the first incident, Metub helped Do Mixi successfully regain the channel, but only a short time later the MixiGaming YouTube channel fell into the wrong hands. At the present time, Phung Thanh Do has regained account management rights. Troubleshooting related to Do Mixi’s YouTube channel is basically 99% done.
“Currently the MixiGaming channel is in the optimization stage, restoring videos hidden by bad guys. When the channel actually comes back to life will depend on the channel owner’s decision“, Mr. Huy said.
Phung Thanh Do is a famous YouTuber with many followers in Vietnam. Photo: Metub
Before Do Mixi’s incident, many famous people also had their social network accounts hacked. Also last night, the YouTube channel Quang Linh Vlogs of YouTuber Pham Quang Linh suddenly changed its name, causing the online community to suspect that this account had been hacked.
According to expert Pham Huy, to limit the risk of losing channels, social network account owners need to complete 2-step authentication, do not log in to accounts on strange devices, and do not click on suspicious links. Origin unclear. Channel owners are also advised to only use copyrighted software, not crack (unlocked) versions.