Introducing Bitdefender Security for Creators: Security for Content Creators is No Longer an Option—It’s a Necessity

The internet we know and enjoy today would not be the same without the amazing content creators who entertain and educate viewers worldwide. Over the past decade, content creation has evolved from a hobby to a fully-fledged career for millions of individuals, with platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok letting people hone their creative and storytelling skills and build massive followings that bring in a significant source of income.

This unprecedented opportunity for monetization doesn’t come easy for the millions of influential figures who guide consumers across various or specific niches in the industry sectors.

Content creators and influencers face a unique set of cybersecurity risks that can jeopardize their reputation and livelihood, as well as that of their audience.

Dear Content Creators and Influencers on YouTube, This One’s For You!

Today, we proudly announce the launch of another Industry First, a complete security solution for content creators and influencers on YouTube, specifically designed to safeguard your digital assets, reputation, and income from sophisticated threats and scams targeting your audience.

Why the need for this innovative solution? Popular content creators and influencers are highly attractive targets for cybercriminals, who piggyback on their substantial online presence with potential millions of subscribers to:

- Amplify the impact of online scams or launch much larger attacks against the public

- Tap into revenue streams and steal potential earnings

- Hold creator accounts for ransom

- Steal personally identifiable information, including subscriber lists, email addresses and other valuable information that can be sold on the dark web

A successful hack or phishing attack could lead to demonetization, loss of sponsorships, or even channel termination.

Bitdefender’s research on the hijacking of prominent YouTube channels in the past year puts these risks into perspective, as cybercriminals continue to hack into creator accounts and use deepfake technology to amplify malicious campaigns and crypto scams.

Our investigation into the hacks of some prominent YouTube creator accounts (one of which had a subscriber count of up to 12.5 million people) further emphasizes the financial motivation behind these attacks and why creator accounts and their owners make such valuable targets.

Our solution addresses these risks and much more, from mitigating the impact of losing access to your YouTube account (even for a short time) to minimizing downtime, financial losses and damage to your reputation.

"Cybercriminals target YouTube, online influencers, and other popular platforms to exploit the trust content owners have built, gaining access to millions of followers to expand the reach of their malware and scam campaigns. A single breach could erase years of content and established reputation," said Ciprian Istrate, senior vice president of operations, Consumer Solutions Group at Bitdefender. “Bitdefender Security for Creators is the first comprehensive security solution that guards content, online channels, and owner integrity around-the-clock.”

Focus on creation and let us handle your digital security

Here’s a breakdown of the key features and benefits you get once subscribed to Bitdefender Security for Creators:

• 24/7 Account Monitoring and Protection for Your YouTube Accounts – Bitdefender Security for Creators monitors YouTube accounts for unusual behavior, alerting you as soon as any incident or potential hacking attempts are detected.  This includes mass deletion of videos, alterations to the account name, profile changes, channel description modifications and other indications of account takeover.
• Advanced Hacking Prevention – Bitdefender Security for Creators protects content owners from new and existing threats such as zero-days, spyware, ransomware, malicious links, infostealer malware and other dangers specifically targeting user logins and sensitive data that facilitate account takeovers. Security and protection extend across desktops, laptops,  tablets and mobile devices.
• Anti-Phishing Protection – Phishing attacks are a primary concern for content creators, as hackers and other malicious actors often pose as YouTube support, brand sponsors or other legitimate entities to deceive you into accessing malicious webpages or giving out sensitive data. Bitdefender Security for Creators employs AI-driven anti-phishing technology that automatically flags phishing, smishing and scam attempts.
• Team Plan Option – Bitdefender Security for Creators is perfect for team-managed YouTube channels with both internal and external collaborators. It extends robust security features to your entire team who, unfortunately, are also targeted or exposed to attacks, including video editors, graphic designers, and members with access to your accounts. This helps ensure that your team members are also fully protected.
• Account Recovery Assistance – We offer a step-by-step guide to quickly recover your account in the event of a hack. You get a detailed step-by-step guide on how to remove the malicious actor and regaining access to the account.

Get award-winning and innovative protection today to stay ahead of evolving threats and achieve peace of mind while maintaining control over the content you create, love and share with your followers!

Bitdefender Security for Creators is now available for new and existing customers. For more information or to purchase, visit https://www.bitdefender.com/en-us/consumer/security-for-creators