Hacking, theft or 'get it free' bypass tutorials
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What triggers it
Tutorials on stealing goods, hacking to steal credentials or personal data, getting paid software, content or services without paying, phishing, or asking for crypto wallet details.
What YouTube says
“Content that shows viewers how to get unauthorized access to content, software, or services that usually require payment.”
We last checked this against YouTube's page on .
How to fix it
Remove the how-to; frame security topics as defence and education.
Good to know
Look for 'free Netflix/Spotify premium', cracked software, card generators, account-stealing tools and wallet seed-phrase requests. Security education and authorised penetration testing are not this.
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