Nollywood actress Georgina Ibeh has opened up about a recent cybersecurity scare that saw her YouTube channel temporarily taken down after it was compromised by hackers.
In a video shared on her Instagram page, the actress revealed that she received an email notification from YouTube on February 9 informing her that her channel had been removed from the platform. The development, she said, came as a shock.
According to Ibeh, the email arrived while she was nursing her baby to sleep in the early hours of the day. Initially, she assumed it was a spam message or a scam attempt. However, she soon realized that her account had been breached and that unknown individuals had gained access to her channel, “Georgina Ibeh TV.”
The hackers allegedly rebranded the channel under the name “Fox Live” and began streaming political content. Faced with the unsettling discovery, the actress admitted she was tempted to panic but consciously chose to remain calm.
“I didn’t know what to do; I wanted to panic, but I told myself to calm down,” she recounted, explaining that she leaned on prayer and composure while seeking clarity on the next steps to take.
After checking the platform herself, she confirmed that the channel was still visible but under the control of the intruders. She later worked with her YouTube manager to initiate the recovery process, awaiting official authorization from the platform.
The breakthrough came when she received a follow-up email from YouTube confirming that full ownership and control of the channel had been restored.
Reflecting on the ordeal, Ibeh described the recovery as a personal testimony. She noted that her ability to stay composed during the crisis was rooted in a lesson she learned three years ago about maintaining calm in chaotic situations.
Calling on her supporters to celebrate with her, she wrote: “In the midst of chaos, I always try to stay calm. Learnt that three years ago. Please help me say, ‘Congratulations & Thank you, Jesus.’”
The incident highlights the growing vulnerability of digital creators to cyberattacks, even as platforms continue to strengthen account security measures.