HACKED - How to Protect Your Google Ads Account

Imagine waking up to find your entire agency’s Google Ads Manager account has been compromised. In just minutes, hackers can remove your employees, lock out your clients, and rack up hundreds of thousands of dollars in fraudulent spend. In this urgent episode of Inside Google Ads, host Jyll Saskin Gales pulls back the curtain on the sophisticated phishing tactics currently targeting agencies and high-level practitioners.

We move beyond the basic advice of "use a strong password" to break down how hackers are bypassing two-factor authentication and using "shell" login pages to steal access in real-time. Jyll shares harrowing stories from industry veterans and provides a step-by-step safety playbook that Google hasn't provided. You’ll learn the only 100% safe way to log into your account, how to properly grant access to others, and exactly what to do if the worst-case scenario happens to you. This is a must-listen for anyone managing Google Ads at scale.

Please note: if your account has been hacked, there is nothing that Jyll can do to help your specific situation. Everything she can offer you right now is in this episode, and she will keep this article updated with new tips, warnings and security suggestions going forward: https://learn.jyll.ca/blog/how-to-protect-your-google-ads-account-and-what-to-do-if-you-get-hacked?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode108

Key Topics Discussed:

• The "Audit Phishing" scam: How hackers use fake account invitations to steal your MCC in seconds
• Why "Allowed Domains" and two-factor authentication aren't enough to stop modern attacks.
• The "Safe Login" Method: The only way you should ever access your Google Ads account from now on.
• Critical steps to take if you are hacked, from persistent support contact to billing protection.
• Why client-owned accounts and regular session logouts are essential for agency security.

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