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Popular Indian YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia, widely known for his channels BeerBiceps and The Ranveer Show, recently faced a major cyber attack that shook his fan base. On the night of September 25, 2024, hackers gained control of both his YouTube channels, which collectively have millions of subscribers. These attackers deleted all the content, including interviews, podcasts, and motivational videos that were the hallmark of Ranveer’s channels.
Ranveer Allahbadia's Beer Biceps YouTube channel and all videos deleted after being hacked!
— The Jaipur Dialogues (@JaipurDialogues) September 26, 2024
This is disturbing. The rate at which technology is moving, it's very difficult to ensure digital safety! pic.twitter.com/PCm3ERnvP3
The hackers renamed his channels with deceptive titles like "Tesla" and "@Elon.trump.tesla_live2024" in an attempt to mislead viewers. They replaced Ranveer’s original videos with fraudulent livestreams featuring AI-generated clips of Elon Musk and Donald Trump. The goal of this scam was to lure viewers into participating in a fake cryptocurrency scheme.
‘Is This The End Of My YouTube Career’: Ranveer Allahbadia After Beer Biceps’ Channels Get Hacked. @BeerBicepsGuy #ranveerallahbadia #accounthacked #beerbiceps
— News24 English (@News24eng) September 26, 2024
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Fans were quick to notice the suspicious activity and took to social media to raise alarms, calling for YouTube and Ranveer’s team to take action. Although YouTube's cybersecurity team has been actively working to resolve the situation, restoring such high-profile channels is a complex process. No official statement has been released by Ranveer Allahbadia so far, but he posted a cryptic message on his Instagram story, hinting at the uncertain future of his YouTube presence. This has left his followers anxious and eagerly awaiting updates.
Ranveer Allahbadia’s channels were not only a hub for inspirational content but also included interviews with prominent figures across industries. His podcast, The Ranveer Show, featured top Indian entrepreneurs, actors, and sportspeople, making it a favorite among fans. Losing all this content has been a devastating blow to his brand and followers alike.
Shocking
— Vikash🇮🇳 (@nagarvikash2001) September 26, 2024
मशहूर Youtuber Ranveer Allahbadia's का लोकप्रिय youtube चैनल BeerBiceps सहित दो चैनल हैक हो गये हैं
उनके चैनल के सभी वीडियो डिलीट कर दिए गए हैं
उन्होंने वर्षो के परिश्रम से अपना चैनल खड़ा किया है podcast show को भारत में लोकप्रिय बनाने में उनके चैनल का बड़ा योगदान है pic.twitter.com/Awdm1COUwB
This incident underscores the growing threat of cybercrimes targeting digital creators and influencers, especially those with large followings. As more creators rely on platforms like YouTube to share content and engage with audiences, such attacks highlight the importance of digital security measures. Influencers like Ranveer are particularly vulnerable due to their massive reach, making them prime targets for scams and hacking attempts.
Ranveer Allahbadia’s fans are hopeful that his channels will be restored soon, and they remain supportive during this challenging time. Meanwhile, YouTube continues to work on tightening its cybersecurity protocols to prevent such incidents from recurring.
