Microsoft YouTube channel hacked, MS working at restoring content

This Sunday morning Microsoft woke up to a hacked YouTube channel. The software giant’s official YouTube channel had all its videos wiped off and replaced with video clips soliciting advertisers. Microsoft issued a statement in a couple of hours revealing that the company is aware of the alteration and working towards restoring it. The flushed videos were inclusive of Microsoft’s ad campaigns while the background didn’t appear the same either. According to GeekWire, two videos which solicit advertisers followed by a similar third one. A message posted by the hacker said, “I Did Nothing Wrong I Simply Signed Into My Account That I Made In 2006 :/.” A report by Mashable revealed that four videos were uploaded while the fifth one displaying an animated shooting gunman was taken out quickly. Whether a publicity stunt or not, thankfully the hackers didn’t post any inappropriate content like the Sesame Street YouTube channel hack in the same week. This kid-centric channel was instantly shut down while YouTube promised some additional security measures. In another statement issued by Microsoft, the company said that they’ve regained control of the channel and working at restoring the original content. Moreover, it ensures of improved security for future.

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