Hackers discover way to access Google accounts without a password::‘Exploit enables continuous access to Google services, even after a user’s password is reset,’ researcher warns
Hackers discover way to access Google accounts without a password::‘Exploit enables continuous access to Google services, even after a user’s password is reset,’ researcher warns
Google locked me out of my YouTube account because I refused to give them my phone number during YouTube to google migration, then tried to login after moving (prompting verification with a phone number), so I would love this method, so I can log in and close my google account altogether.
It still requires someone to be able to log in to get a token that can be stolen though.
Running Google Ads requires uploading your drivers license or passport. I’m a volunteer at a teeny non-profit. Why should I have to surrender that level of personal information for a business/non-profit account where I’m not even employed (no one is, it’s all volunteers)? I didn’t, and the account was suspended.
I wish advertisers had to put their DNA on file. Not really but the amount of fraud is unbelievable. See a few Joe Rogan, Elon Musk deepfakes shilling supplements and “esavers” and you wonder what more should be done. Even with great verification advertiser accounts still get highjacked!
Not sure what your best option would’ve been. It’s a pickle.
If you’re in California or the EU you could always just tell them to delete it anyway.
I was able to bypass that by logging into YouTube without a phone number, and then going to Google accounts. Not sure if that still works.