Written by Felix Ng staff editor Reviewed by Bryan O'Shea staff editor Written by Felix Ng staff editor Reviewed by Bryan O'Shea staff editor Cardano’s IOG warns users to avoid YouTube channel amid apparent hijack Latest News Published Sep 18, 2026 Input Output Group told users to avoid its YouTube channel after it began livestreaming a suspected AI-manipulated Charles Hoskinson video promising to “double your wealth.” Input Output Group has urged users to avoid its YouTube channel, with the channel on Friday livestreaming a suspected AI-manipulated video of Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson promoting a crypto giveaway. The livestream purported to be a town hall for Project Catalyst, a decentralized community innovation fund and grant program. It was live for nearly two hours. Source: YouTube The suspected manipulated video of Hoskinson directs viewers to a QR code with a promise to “double your wealth.” “Please avoid interacting with the IO Group YouTube channel until further notice,” the company said in a warning on its official X account. It advised users against clicking links, sending funds or sharing personal information in response to content on the channel. Cointelegraph reached out to Input Output Group for comment. Subscribe to daily byte-sized crypto news from Cointelegraph Subscribe Cointelegraph is committed to independent, transparent journalism. This news article is produced in accordance with Cointelegraph’s Editorial Policy and aims to provide accurate and timely information. Readers are encouraged to verify information independently. Cardano YouTube Scams Scams & Cybercrime More on the subject State hackers drive 420% surge in onchain malware, Chainalysis finds 16 hours ago Ezra Reguerra Revolut says no direct contact from hackers after $3M public ransom demand 19 hours ago Helen Partz Revolut ID thefts highlight KYC’s dangers: Here’s how to fix it Sep 16, 2026 Christina Comben State hackers drive 420% surge in onchain malware, Chainalysis finds 16 hours ago Ezra Reguerra Revolut says no direct contact from hackers after $3M public ransom demand 19 hours ago Helen Partz Revolut ID thefts highlight KYC’s dangers: Here’s how to fix it Sep 16, 2026 Christina Comben