1:36 a physical key still wont help in this type of attack, they steal your cookies so they can log into your accounts bypassing the 2fa and password. Basically if you have any remember me and other websites you don't need to type a password to log into they can use those cookies to log into your account. you probably got infected by clicking a link and downloading something. Someone probably pretending to be a sponsor and when you opened the download nothing happened. only real way to stop these attacks in the future is to not have anything on the computer you open and download stuff on and use an email only for that purpose or have virtual machines.
I highly recommend getting yubikeys and locking your UA-cam account down with them, if you set up your Google account right there's no way someone can get into the account without one of the keys, a password manager like bitwarden that can also be locked down with the same yubikey can make hacking attempts on your accounts damn near impossible by using very long random passwords in conjunction with the yubikey
Hey Rick I’m a dev, don’t know if you will see this but I would recommend using a password vault manager. Something like keeper or last pass. Make sure you use their recommended password and just save it in the record. Don’t ever save any passwords to chrome. Their password manager sucks and is very easy to decrypt. Also, use unique passwords for everything never copy and paste from other passwords and then finally use 2FA or MFA whenever possible. You can do additional things to help secure your home and store network but I won’t get into all of that, just letting you know. Super sorry this happened.
Why are people hacking a good dude like this? Just a fun happy person bringing us nostalgia daily. Trying to promote his business. Hope you get your this figured Rick!
I was just on your hacked channel (microstrategy) and I was able to scroll down all the way to the bottom of your videos and they are all there. I was able to watch your very first video as well as others. Hope it gets figured out man, I been watching since 2019.
Hoping and praying you can get it back. I randomly found your channels a few months ago and they’re what I look forward to the most. So thank you for all the hard work you put in Rick+crew! I have faith this will all work out and we’ll all be here for you no matter what 😊❤
I commented on the last video. I went through this exact thing about 2 years ago. I have some info that could help and a way to prevent it in the future.
This is a very scary situation, but I've seen it so many times before, and in every case, their channels have been restored eventually, I really hope the same is the case with you! I know it's scary to see people unsubscribe so rapidly and the lost revenue isn't good either but I really think things will work out in the long run! I am so sorry that this happened to begin with
sometimes i have to unsub from a channel i dont even know why im subscribed too. they were probably hacked, and never got their channels back. I always wonder what the channel was before, cuz there is no way id stay subbed to what they become.. usually just dead channels with no content and a changed name.
nothing scary about it. it just shows how much people rely on technology. if you rely on one revenue source that much, you're setting your self up for failure.
Looks like Rick is making progress 👍🏻 the old channel is now showing all his videos, the profile picture is back and the banner is now video game consoles. The name of the channel is still wrong but progress is progress. Keep going Rick and Michael you’re almost there guys 🥳
It's total BS that in 2024 these huge corporations still 'close for the weekend'. I'm sure if they advertised for weekend employees, people would apply. 🤦♂️
This is a blessing in disguise. A lot of people are talking about your situation. When everything is fixed, your channel will blow up with supporters. 😊
@@mr_fuji_mintsmr_fuji_mints9873 indeed. Not everybody have the same judgment regarding what really matters and what importance which and what subject are more significant than the other.
@@TheRetroToyBox This has been happening almost everyday for like 2 years. a MUCH bigger YTer Linus Tech Tips had this happen last year and nothing changed. Nothing ever changes because people have bad security hygiene and Google could care less about getting proper support.
If they got a clone of your browser or phone You need to force log out all the devices and change your phone number for 2FA. Switch to the authenticator app.
At least the video ends on some somewhat good news. I can’t believe how fast these guys are working to keep your channel from you with all this back and forth. I spread your previous to a bunch of friends to spread awareness. Hopefully your next update is even better saying something like, “guys we got it back, we’re good!”
I just checked the Retro Rick channel and so happy to see your old videos are back! The name still needs to be changed but this is AMAZING news! Let's hope this nightmare ends quickly and never comes back!
This is Wack! I started watching you about a year ago. I watch your hunts on the weekends and rewatch. I found all of these other channels because of you. I.e riff and froggy flips. You got me into collecting my childhood in the wild. I hope this is resolved soon and you all continue to release content. 1Luv to the Real Retro Rick! Also Richmond VA is the worst for flea markets and antique stores. That's when I miss Ohio.
Hang in there dude. There's no way YT is gonna leave this like it is. Surely a channel your size is gonna be recovered. And I love that you're still pressing forward and handling business. Stay strong! 💪
Sorry to hear that your channel got hacked, looks like a lot of the videos are back on that channel even if its still partial taken over. sending you good vibes from Canada
Sorry you’re going through this Rick. Would hate to see your old videos gone and the channel that you’ve worked so hard on. Praying for you friend, hope UA-cam can figure it out
I feel for you. I hope you get the channel back. That is pretty crazy they were able to get around the 2 step authentication. It really makes you think what else isn't safe. I'm changing all my stuff now.
Assuming that its the same type of phishing that others have gotten hit with, its an email posing as a sponsor offer that has some sort of malware which copies the UA-cam/Google cookies from the victim's computer to the host. On Google's end, it as if Rick was doing this all from his own computer.
Man, that’s such a bummer. On a side note, those laserdiscs are so freakin cool and didn’t know those existed, and as a collector of LDs I think I found a new grail to seek after!
Rick I really like your channel .. I been watching for about a year now… I really feel for you and I hope it all works out for you. Good luck my guy hang in there !!!
Hey Retro I am from California and I just noticed that UA-cam is letting me play one of your older Retro videos right now hope that everything is fixed now
hey since you got your channel back.. You should start off by saying, its your boy Micro strategies coming at you live! haha, Happy that you got your channel back!
The fact they regained control makes me do wonder if they have planted a tracker code into the system you accessed it on. You may have to do a full wipe of the storage device in question i'm afraid or even worse remove it and replace it.
I'm not a youtuber, but i do know what being hacked feels like, such that earlier this year i had to create another facebook account due to someone taking over, or hacking into the other one, such as changing the login completely without my knowledge and deleting my phone number. Hopefully you'll get ur channel back, and these hackers will be apprehended.
Good news Rick. Your channel isn't terminated anymore. I found an old comment of yours and was able to get to your UA-cam page. The videos aren't there but your icon is. Yesterday when I went to the link off your twitter it just said "this page was terminated" so there's progress
That sucks so bad cause that was your original channel and your subscriber count n getting your play button for hitting such great levels. 🙏🏼 you get it back
So sorry this has happened guys. We will all still be loyal subscribers and viewers whatever happens in the end. "Never give up, Never Surrender!" as the famous Tim Allen once said.
I just checked the channel and everything is back up. 264K subscribers if I recall correctly. Glad this is fixed. I hope you can use this fiasco to create a how-to video to help other UA-camrs get their channels back if it happens to them. Also, you could share tips on how to protect yourself in the first place to help prevent being hacked.
Oh my goodness! I’m so sorry this happened. 😢 You’ve always been kind and humble on your videos. I’m praying for you to get your channel back, God to restore your losses, and turn this situation from bad to good. 🙏🏻💕💕💕
Physical 2FA keys wont most likely help. Once you open the wrong file, you send your browser data for them, meaning UA-cam thinks its you and that grants them access. Best way to not get hacked this way is to open email attachments with Sandboxie or Windows Sandbox.
Sorry you got hacked. My family loves your content. Usagi Yojimbo is the rabbit. Amazing comics by Stan Saki that appears in the turtle’s animated series.
Thinking of you during all of this Rick, I know it'll be a challenge but try to relax a bit this weekend. Whatever happens I'm sure you'll land on your feet.
Pokémon has still been just as strong as it ever has been, but this past year is when a ton of us 30 year olds started getting back into collecting cards again after many years being away! My Husband and I have lots of stuff now and a whole room dedicated to our stock.
Dear Rick, wishing you the best in getting and keeping everything recovered. I would greatly appreciate if you would make a video educating everyone what all steps we could take beyond 2 factor authentication to protect our Gmail accounts, based off what you learned from this experience. Thank you, and again, sorry this happened to such a loveable dude. Wishing y'all the best ❤
Sorry, this kind of stress is off the charts. This is happening more often. The advanced hackers are always ahead in the game and once you are targeted they’ll probably succeed. For anyone thinking this wouldn’t happen to them it is only because you are not an important target not because you are so savvy. Good luck with recovery.
I just hope you get your channel back 🙏 really love the content. If you want your old videos back and are worried about losing them, can't you just download them off that channel, they still have them all up, i know it's alot of work but it's a idea.
HEY! You probably got ‘sim swapped’. It happens frequently with t-mobile but can happen with any carrier. Basically someone goes into a store acting as if they’re you or convince an employee over the phone to basically put your phone number into a phone that they control. They can then use your 2fa text to login to things if they have your passwords and stuff. I would check with your phone carrier!!
SIM swapping doesn’t work if you’re using app auth. And like I said in another comment… who is gonna spend resources to SIM swap Retro Rick? 😂😂😂 not worth it.
The nightmare continues....
Seriously cannot express how grateful i am for all of your support ♥
@youtube Get it together.
1:36 a physical key still wont help in this type of attack, they steal your cookies so they can log into your accounts bypassing the 2fa and password. Basically if you have any remember me and other websites you don't need to type a password to log into they can use those cookies to log into your account.
you probably got infected by clicking a link and downloading something. Someone probably pretending to be a sponsor and when you opened the download nothing happened.
only real way to stop these attacks in the future is to not have anything on the computer you open and download stuff on and use an email only for that purpose or have virtual machines.
#SaveRetro
I highly recommend getting yubikeys and locking your UA-cam account down with them, if you set up your Google account right there's no way someone can get into the account without one of the keys, a password manager like bitwarden that can also be locked down with the same yubikey can make hacking attempts on your accounts damn near impossible by using very long random passwords in conjunction with the yubikey
Hey Rick I’m a dev, don’t know if you will see this but I would recommend using a password vault manager. Something like keeper or last pass. Make sure you use their recommended password and just save it in the record. Don’t ever save any passwords to chrome. Their password manager sucks and is very easy to decrypt. Also, use unique passwords for everything never copy and paste from other passwords and then finally use 2FA or MFA whenever possible. You can do additional things to help secure your home and store network but I won’t get into all of that, just letting you know. Super sorry this happened.
Why are people hacking a good dude like this? Just a fun happy person bringing us nostalgia daily. Trying to promote his business. Hope you get your this figured Rick!
I was just on your hacked channel (microstrategy) and I was able to scroll down all the way to the bottom of your videos and they are all there. I was able to watch your very first video as well as others. Hope it gets figured out man, I been watching since 2019.
Hoping and praying you can get it back. I randomly found your channels a few months ago and they’re what I look forward to the most. So thank you for all the hard work you put in Rick+crew! I have faith this will all work out and we’ll all be here for you no matter what 😊❤
I commented on the last video. I went through this exact thing about 2 years ago. I have some info that could help and a way to prevent it in the future.
This is a very scary situation, but I've seen it so many times before, and in every case, their channels have been restored eventually, I really hope the same is the case with you! I know it's scary to see people unsubscribe so rapidly and the lost revenue isn't good either but I really think things will work out in the long run! I am so sorry that this happened to begin with
sometimes i have to unsub from a channel i dont even know why im subscribed too. they were probably hacked, and never got their channels back. I always wonder what the channel was before, cuz there is no way id stay subbed to what they become.. usually just dead channels with no content and a changed name.
nothing scary about it. it just shows how much people rely on technology. if you rely on one revenue source that much, you're setting your self up for failure.
@@NutzBdragongood to know you have a backup plan if you lose your job I guess
Looks like Rick is making progress 👍🏻 the old channel is now showing all his videos, the profile picture is back and the banner is now video game consoles. The name of the channel is still wrong but progress is progress. Keep going Rick and Michael you’re almost there guys 🥳
Thanks for update guys! Praying 🙏 you get it back soon
It's total BS that in 2024 these huge corporations still 'close for the weekend'. I'm sure if they advertised for weekend employees, people would apply. 🤦♂️
This is a blessing in disguise. A lot of people are talking about your situation. When everything is fixed, your channel will blow up with supporters. 😊
Why is this talked this much by so many people? I mean, in the great scheme of things. What is it worth? People get hacked everyday
@@TheCommentNinja81 Different strokes for different folks
@@mr_fuji_mintsmr_fuji_mints9873 indeed. Not everybody have the same judgment regarding what really matters and what importance which and what subject are more significant than the other.
@@TheCommentNinja81 It's preventing people from losing their livelihood.
@@TheRetroToyBox This has been happening almost everyday for like 2 years. a MUCH bigger YTer Linus Tech Tips had this happen last year and nothing changed. Nothing ever changes because people have bad security hygiene and Google could care less about getting proper support.
I'll be glad when this is resolved, I can only imagine how frustrating this must be! I'll keep you in my thoughts, Rick
Great Scott!! Again, I’m so sorry retro Rick, hopefully the community and UA-cam can get this fixed
If they got a clone of your browser or phone You need to force log out all the devices and change your phone number for 2FA. Switch to the authenticator app.
At least the video ends on some somewhat good news. I can’t believe how fast these guys are working to keep your channel from you with all this back and forth. I spread your previous to a bunch of friends to spread awareness. Hopefully your next update is even better saying something like, “guys we got it back, we’re good!”
I just checked the Retro Rick channel and so happy to see your old videos are back! The name still needs to be changed but this is AMAZING news! Let's hope this nightmare ends quickly and never comes back!
Michael is a keeper Rick! Let's pray you are out of the woods!
This is Wack! I started watching you about a year ago. I watch your hunts on the weekends and rewatch. I found all of these other channels because of you. I.e riff and froggy flips. You got me into collecting my childhood in the wild. I hope this is resolved soon and you all continue to release content. 1Luv to the Real Retro Rick! Also Richmond VA is the worst for flea markets and antique stores. That's when I miss Ohio.
Don't worry. We're all here to support you. You've got all of us here to help you
Hang in there dude. There's no way YT is gonna leave this like it is. Surely a channel your size is gonna be recovered. And I love that you're still pressing forward and handling business. Stay strong! 💪
Praying for you man… this is horrifying and I really hope it all comes back
your chanel aint dead mate, we will still keep on watching your great content!
Bro. I’m so sorry. You don’t deserve that. Just keep it up and you’ll move back in the right direction! I enjoy watching you bro!
Sorry you are going through this. I love your channels and have been following from when the $20 game collection began. I hope it all works out. ☹
Sorry to hear that your channel got hacked, looks like a lot of the videos are back on that channel even if its still partial taken over. sending you good vibes from Canada
In our darkest days we see the real light ,stay positive Rick ,we all are there for you!
Sorry you’re going through this Rick. Would hate to see your old videos gone and the channel that you’ve worked so hard on. Praying for you friend, hope UA-cam can figure it out
Good luck Dude im so sorry you guys have to go through this mess!
Hope it all clears up man. Enjoy your content. Kick my self all the time knowing all my toys and games I had growing up is worth tons of money!
I just saw a video from a year ago and when I clicked it to watch it, the channel actually said Retro Rick again. So hopefully you got it back
I feel for you. I hope you get the channel back. That is pretty crazy they were able to get around the 2 step authentication. It really makes you think what else isn't safe. I'm changing all my stuff now.
Assuming that its the same type of phishing that others have gotten hit with, its an email posing as a sponsor offer that has some sort of malware which copies the UA-cam/Google cookies from the victim's computer to the host. On Google's end, it as if Rick was doing this all from his own computer.
Looks like it is back up! But, the name is still different. Your videos look like they are back too. Good luck!
Your main channel is back!!! Yayyyyyy!! 💥
I have faith that you will get the channel back and that life will go back to normal and the $10 game collection will live on. 🤘🤘
Liking, commenting and sharing to help get the word around and keep support coming your way. Good luck!
I think your channel is back. It popped up on my feed as Retro Rick
Don’t worry bud!!! We got your back!!! We love your channel. Ride or Die 💯🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Man, that’s such a bummer. On a side note, those laserdiscs are so freakin cool and didn’t know those existed, and as a collector of LDs I think I found a new grail to seek after!
Hope all goes well with getting it back brother!
Retro Rick channel is back online ;)
Rick I really like your channel .. I been watching for about a year now… I really feel for you and I hope it all works out for you. Good luck my guy hang in there !!!
Hey Retro I am from California and I just noticed that UA-cam is letting me play one of your older Retro videos right now hope that everything is fixed now
Rick, you rightfully seem stressed! i"m prayin for you buddy! I hope the account will get sorted out soon
Rick is the calmest stressed man ever. Don’t deserve this brother,hope it gets sorted.
Hang in there Rick, you'll make it through. We r here to support you.
hey since you got your channel back.. You should start off by saying, its your boy Micro strategies coming at you live! haha, Happy that you got your channel back!
You’ve got true subscribers for life here, Rick. No worries. It will all come back. God is good.
Wishing you all the best and that you get everything restored!
Wishing all the best! Damn you Hackers!!! (shakes fist). I really do hope you get your channel back man
Did they tell you to go and log out of all other devices from within your Google account?
Rooting for you guys - I really hope it all works out for you after thia horrid situation.
Yay! Looks like your channel is back! I see your videos again!
Good luck guys! I'm rooting for ya!
Subbed to the new channel brother. Love seeing your passion and Im sure your bounce back will be in a really big way! Keep being totally f-ing rad.
I hope everything gets resolved, good luck
Praying for you brother Rick. It’s gonna work out!
The fact they regained control makes me do wonder if they have planted a tracker code into the system you accessed it on. You may have to do a full wipe of the storage device in question i'm afraid or even worse remove it and replace it.
I’m so sorry bro love the show hope everything works out well for you
I'm not a youtuber, but i do know what being hacked feels like, such that earlier this year i had to create another facebook account due to someone taking over, or hacking into the other one, such as changing the login completely without my knowledge and deleting my phone number. Hopefully you'll get ur channel back, and these hackers will be apprehended.
Good news Rick. Your channel isn't terminated anymore. I found an old comment of yours and was able to get to your UA-cam page. The videos aren't there but your icon is. Yesterday when I went to the link off your twitter it just said "this page was terminated" so there's progress
That sucks so bad cause that was your original channel and your subscriber count n getting your play button for hitting such great levels. 🙏🏼 you get it back
So sorry this has happened guys. We will all still be loyal subscribers and viewers whatever happens in the end. "Never give up, Never Surrender!" as the famous Tim Allen once said.
Greetings from Germany. I hope you get the channel back. ❤
Take care man because it can affect more of your health best wishes to resolve this
I just checked the channel and everything is back up. 264K subscribers if I recall correctly. Glad this is fixed. I hope you can use this fiasco to create a how-to video to help other UA-camrs get their channels back if it happens to them. Also, you could share tips on how to protect yourself in the first place to help prevent being hacked.
Still says Micro Strategies though
@@jonathannoble9465 you may need to refresh your browser (Ctrl + F5). I just checked again and it still says Retro Rick.
My heart goes out to the retro rick gang. All my fingers and toes are crossed in hopes this gets resolved.
Oh my goodness! I’m so sorry this happened. 😢 You’ve always been kind and humble on your videos. I’m praying for you to get your channel back, God to restore your losses, and turn this situation from bad to good. 🙏🏻💕💕💕
The retro rick channel and all your videos are back and visible again!!!
Im confident you will get your Channel back Rick, sooner rather than later, very soon we'll look back at all this and laugh.
not ol karma chameleon
Crypto Rick is BACK BABY!!!!!!!
hi so sorry m8 this sucks every dog has his day i believe that stay strong Kev
I'll do my very best to watch every video in this channel. I'm a seth fowler fan on his inspired series of yours ❤️
Physical 2FA keys wont most likely help. Once you open the wrong file, you send your browser data for them, meaning UA-cam thinks its you and that grants them access. Best way to not get hacked this way is to open email attachments with Sandboxie or Windows Sandbox.
Sorry you got hacked. My family loves your content. Usagi Yojimbo is the rabbit. Amazing comics by Stan Saki that appears in the turtle’s animated series.
Sheesh. Really pulling for you mate ❤
honestly, your best bet is hiring megaman to go into cyber space to find the hacker.
Looks like at least the channel is back up and the videos are viewable. So hopefully everything will be back to normal soon
Dang. That sucks. Love watching your store keep changing. If you’re in Denver let’s collaborate. #localgamestoresunite
This is a great time for a @Lifelock ad/commercial right about now!
TBH I was so stoned last update. I ain't realize you had TWO channels. LOL ! I need to lay off the legal.
Again, fingers crossed this is all sorted and a distant memory, before too long. Much love.
Cool that a fellow Missourian is at your store. We are from the Lake of the Ozarks. Sweet
What’s BS is that if this was some one like Taylor swifts UA-cam channel, it would be back right away and UA-cam would actually help
Welcome to running a business, you must be new here.
That’s because she’s a part of the distraction program. They can’t allow folks a part of that crap to be taken down.
Yeah even if you're a UA-cam partner they don't help you much smh
Thinking of you during all of this Rick, I know it'll be a challenge but try to relax a bit this weekend. Whatever happens I'm sure you'll land on your feet.
You seriously need to give Michael a raise!!!
Pokémon has still been just as strong as it ever has been, but this past year is when a ton of us 30 year olds started getting back into collecting cards again after many years being away! My Husband and I have lots of stuff now and a whole room dedicated to our stock.
Dear Rick, wishing you the best in getting and keeping everything recovered. I would greatly appreciate if you would make a video educating everyone what all steps we could take beyond 2 factor authentication to protect our Gmail accounts, based off what you learned from this experience. Thank you, and again, sorry this happened to such a loveable dude. Wishing y'all the best ❤
Sorry, this kind of stress is off the charts. This is happening more often. The advanced hackers are always ahead in the game and once you are targeted they’ll probably succeed. For anyone thinking this wouldn’t happen to them it is only because you are not an important target not because you are so savvy. Good luck with recovery.
Yo that's my friend Jonathan and his dad Jared that brought the laser disc in cool stuff! 😁
So I’m still subbed to the channel and I see now that it’s your original profile picture and your videos are back, were you able to get it back!?
I feel your pain buddy I was hacked a few year's ago. It messed up my life I don't have anything social media nothing with my real name on it.
Good glad you got in contact with YT.
it couldn't have happen to a better person!
So sorry this is happening to you Rick. Best of luck :(
Praying for you buddy!
Good luck man!
It will happen! You will get this back. Have faith ✅
Q: have you recovered your Retro Rick channel. Seems to be working and back in your name in the UK
I just hope you get your channel back 🙏 really love the content.
If you want your old videos back and are worried about losing them, can't you just download them off that channel, they still have them all up, i know it's alot of work but it's a idea.
Thats crazy Rick I hate that this is happening. Did this happen while using that VPN company that you advertised for?
HEY! You probably got ‘sim swapped’. It happens frequently with t-mobile but can happen with any carrier. Basically someone goes into a store acting as if they’re you or convince an employee over the phone to basically put your phone number into a phone that they control. They can then use your 2fa text to login to things if they have your passwords and stuff. I would check with your phone carrier!!
SIM swapping doesn’t work if you’re using app auth. And like I said in another comment… who is gonna spend resources to SIM swap Retro Rick? 😂😂😂 not worth it.