Input Output Group (IOG), the organization behind Cardano, has warned users not to access or engage with its YouTube channel after it began broadcasting a suspicious livestream. The stream featured what appeared to be an AI-manipulated video of Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson and promoted a promise to “double your wealth.” IOG’s warning indicates that the channel may have been hijacked, although the supplied report does not provide further details about how the incident occurred or whether users suffered losses. The alert is relevant to ADA holders and others monitoring Cardano-related communications, as fraudulent livestreams can imitate official project messaging. Cointelegraph reported the warning on September 18, 2026. Users should treat the broadcast as unauthorized unless IOG confirms otherwise.
